Syndicate SWIFT ?

dsm · 9th July 2007, 09:36 AM

I'm not sure how it would be done, but I think it could be interesting if Randi got SWIFT syndicated to run on the editorial page of many of the nation's newspaper. Not the whole SWIFT, but just the most interesting story each week.

Could that be done? Would people find it interesting?

The Atheist · 9th July 2007, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by dsm

I'm not sure how it would be done, but I think it could be interesting if Randi got SWIFT syndicated to run on the editorial page of many of the nation's newspaper. Not the whole SWIFT, but just the most interesting story each week.

Could that be done? Would people find it interesting?

Unfortunately, the answer to those two questions are No and No.

I think you'll find that the choice for that type of thing is over to the editors of the newspapers rather than Randi choosing to do so.

Whether those editors would want to do so, the answer is demonstrably no, or they'd be ringing Randi, asking to post his commentary.

The reason it isn't being done is because scepticism and reality aren't saleable topics. How often does Randi appear on national TV compared to the most-famous dozen psychics in USA? How many newspapers print horoscopes in them?

Quakeulf · 9th July 2007, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by The Atheist

How often does Randi appear on national TV compared to the most-famous dozen psychics in USA? How many newspapers print horoscopes in them?

Don't piss me off more than needed. I'm already angered enough by this.

needs moar exposure, psychics need to spend some quality time in jail.

T'ai Chi · 9th July 2007, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by Quakeulf

needs moar exposure, psychics need to spend some quality time in jail.

If you feel a psychic has broken law(s), you should report them to the proper law enforcement agency.

The Atheist · 9th July 2007, 05:37 PM

Ooh look, a religious one!

How appropriate.

Whereas psychics generate lots of publicity and get on tv, sceptics get on tv occasionally, but churches? They pay to get on tv.

Quakeulf · 9th July 2007, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by T'ai Chi

If you feel a psychic has broken law(s), you should report them to the proper law enforcement agency.

Why should I have to? *sigh*

P.S. I know horoscopes are in every teen magazine here in Norway. I cannot believe people still fall for that ****. Just pick a random entry and read it to yourself. I am sure it will fit you perfectly.

dsm · 12th July 2007, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by The Atheist

The reason it isn't being done is because scepticism and reality aren't saleable topics. How often does Randi appear on national TV compared to the most-famous dozen psychics in USA? How many newspapers print horoscopes in them?

Is SWIFT copyrighted? What are the terms of the copyright? How restrictive is the copyright?

The Atheist · 12th July 2007, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by dsm

Is SWIFT copyrighted? What are the terms of the copyright? How restrictive is the copyright?

Bound to be coyrighted, but I'm sure Randi would happily allow people to copy it, if they were giving it more publicity.

If you want detail, Jeff will be the one to ask.

homer · 14th July 2007, 09:18 AM

The Atheist is right , newspapers would rather print stuff about spoon benders and psychics than well considered science . The recent ************ about MMR vacines are a case in point . Newspapers these days are about entertainment as the owner of the Times said when printing the ' Hitler Diaries ' .

9th July 2007, 09:36 AM	#1
dsm Muse Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 970	Syndicate SWIFT ? I'm not sure how it would be done, but I think it could be interesting if Randi got SWIFT syndicated to run on the editorial page of many of the nation's newspaper. Not the whole SWIFT, but just the most interesting story each week. Could that be done? Would people find it interesting?
	__________________ DSM

9th July 2007, 11:59 AM	#2
The Atheist The Grammar Tyrant Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Within smelling distance of the Grammar Death Camps Posts: 13,928	Originally Posted by dsm I'm not sure how it would be done, but I think it could be interesting if Randi got SWIFT syndicated to run on the editorial page of many of the nation's newspaper. Not the whole SWIFT, but just the most interesting story each week. Could that be done? Would people find it interesting? Unfortunately, the answer to those two questions are No and No. I think you'll find that the choice for that type of thing is over to the editors of the newspapers rather than Randi choosing to do so. Whether those editors would want to do so, the answer is demonstrably no, or they'd be ringing Randi, asking to post his commentary. The reason it isn't being done is because scepticism and reality aren't saleable topics. How often does Randi appear on national TV compared to the most-famous dozen psychics in USA? How many newspapers print horoscopes in them?
	__________________ Jeff Wagg, Communication and Outreach Manager for the James Randi Educational Foundation posted: It is my job to inform other JREF employees about people who wish to do the JREF harm, and you [The Atheist] are one of those.

9th July 2007, 12:16 PM	#3
Quakeulf Thinker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 177	Originally Posted by The Atheist How often does Randi appear on national TV compared to the most-famous dozen psychics in USA? How many newspapers print horoscopes in them? Don't piss me off more than needed. I'm already angered enough by this. needs moar exposure, psychics need to spend some quality time in jail.
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9th July 2007, 05:17 PM	#4
T'ai Chi Penultimate Amazing Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 11,235	Originally Posted by Quakeulf needs moar exposure, psychics need to spend some quality time in jail. If you feel a psychic has broken law(s), you should report them to the proper law enforcement agency.
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9th July 2007, 05:37 PM	#5
The Atheist The Grammar Tyrant Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Within smelling distance of the Grammar Death Camps Posts: 13,928	Ooh look, a religious one! How appropriate. Whereas psychics generate lots of publicity and get on tv, sceptics get on tv occasionally, but churches? They pay to get on tv.
	__________________ Jeff Wagg, Communication and Outreach Manager for the James Randi Educational Foundation posted: It is my job to inform other JREF employees about people who wish to do the JREF harm, and you [The Atheist] are one of those.

9th July 2007, 11:24 PM	#6
Quakeulf Thinker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 177	Originally Posted by T'ai Chi If you feel a psychic has broken law(s), you should report them to the proper law enforcement agency. Why should I have to? sigh P.S. I know horoscopes are in every teen magazine here in Norway. I cannot believe people still fall for that ****. Just pick a random entry and read it to yourself. I am sure it will fit you perfectly.
	__________________ and even more

12th July 2007, 01:14 PM	#7
dsm Muse Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 970	Originally Posted by The Atheist The reason it isn't being done is because scepticism and reality aren't saleable topics. How often does Randi appear on national TV compared to the most-famous dozen psychics in USA? How many newspapers print horoscopes in them? Is SWIFT copyrighted? What are the terms of the copyright? How restrictive is the copyright?
	__________________ DSM

12th July 2007, 06:04 PM	#8
The Atheist The Grammar Tyrant Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Within smelling distance of the Grammar Death Camps Posts: 13,928	Originally Posted by dsm Is SWIFT copyrighted? What are the terms of the copyright? How restrictive is the copyright? Bound to be coyrighted, but I'm sure Randi would happily allow people to copy it, if they were giving it more publicity. If you want detail, Jeff will be the one to ask.
	__________________ Jeff Wagg, Communication and Outreach Manager for the James Randi Educational Foundation posted: It is my job to inform other JREF employees about people who wish to do the JREF harm, and you [The Atheist] are one of those.

14th July 2007, 09:18 AM	#9
homer Thinker Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Devon England Posts: 221	The Atheist is right , newspapers would rather print stuff about spoon benders and psychics than well considered science . The recent ************ about MMR vacines are a case in point . Newspapers these days are about entertainment as the owner of the Times said when printing the ' Hitler Diaries ' .