Alex,
I have probably said enough about my views on humour, but it is interesting to feel how it comes across from the other side. When Steven Novella said "I mean psychic dogs!" he probably got a few laughs, but totally alienated those people who were interested in Rupert Sheldrake's work.
In an ideal world, I imagine you patiently working through the issues with a prominent skeptic until he or she publicly concede on some of the issues.
David |