Why does the Maddie case continue to attract so much passion?

[Mr Gray]

Ooh Davel so you are either a sceptic or you have a theory then that you are prepared to share. Come on then I can't wait to read it.

then try reading my post to the end...its right there

[slartibartfast]

then try reading my post to the end...its right there

TBH I don’t think I have ever seen you expand on your abduction theory. It’s a bit like dark matter, you can only tell it’s existence by your dismissing everything else.

[Mr Gray]

TBH I don’t think I have ever seen you expand on your abduction theory. It’s a bit like dark matter, you can only tell it’s existence by your dismissing everything else.

no ...but you are almost correct...by showing its the only possible explanation and excluding anything else...ask any physicist.....and it seems SY agree with me...not about dark matter of course

[slartibartfast]

no ...but you are almost correct...by showing its the only possible explanation and excluding anything else...ask any physicist.....and it seems SY agree with me...not about dark matter of course

So what is your abduction theory?

[Sunny]

then try reading my post to the end...its right there

If that is all you have then you may as well be a sceptic.

So you are not prepared to elaborate on what your theory is?  Of course you aren't as you dont have a theory.

Abduction is not a theory without having an idea of when, how and possibly who.

Theory

A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.

[Mr Gray]

So what is your abduction theory?

that maddie was abducted by a stranger...whats your theory

[Sunny]

that maddie was abducted by a stranger...whats your theory

That is not a theory that is a belief IMO.

[Mr Gray]

If that is all you have then you may as well be a sceptic.

So you are not prepared to elaborate on what your theory is?  Of course you aren't as you dont have a theory.

Abduction is not a theory without having an idea of when, how and possibly who.

Theory

A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.

you neee to read your own post again....

Theory

A supposition or...thats or...not and.....

aduction is a theory...theres plenty to support it if you have an open mind and understand teh evidence...the first part being there is no evidenvce of death in 5a

[Miss Taken Identity]

Very good - just what I thought myself, but didn't get round to posting. 

By and large us sceptics don't do theories, preferring to probe and dissect discrepancies in the documentation and enjoting watching supporters tie themselves in knots in an attempt to explain them away   

Yeah my favorite past time. read them asnswering on behalf of the Mcs- when things don't add up... oh how about that moving door. By God that is drama at its best- worst.   I mean WTF...  The door was the trigger for fimding MM gone? it was more open than the last time I saw it open... it was less closed ... it was ajar. whoooosh.  a bloody bad script. and they expect us to believe that cr@p  rotfl....

and to crown that Kate is an Ambassador for 'missing 'people. how many has her 'high proflile' and expertese on missing people has she found?    It should be a nod to the left  hand side of the bars on the window,  that she hasn't found her own missing child!

[Mr Gray]

That is not a theory that is a belief IMO.

iyo...its a theory with supporting evidence imo...you talk about beliefs...what do you think a jury verdict is..its a belief ...based on the interpretation of the evidence.

[Alice Purjorick]

Very good - just what I thought myself, but didn't get round to posting. 

By and large us sceptics don't do theories, preferring to probe and dissect discrepancies in the documentation and enjoting watching supporters tie themselves in knots in an attempt to explain them away   

It's even funnier when they use their own ammunition to shoot themselves.
There has been quite a bit of that in recent times.

[G-Unit]

It is frustrating on a discussion forum when people aren’t open about their views, or prefer to be sly and secretive, or not respond at all, yes, though I fully understand the reasons why.  I on the other hand pride myself in answering questions regarding my opinions on the case when asked, and always giving honest answers.  I don’t believe there is any value whatsoever in any of us doing research or trying trying to crack the case, that really only leaves chat, opinions, theories, etc.  I realise your view is the complete opposite, or at least I assume it us from what you’ve said.

One of the things I believe you have objected to is the addition of imo to posts which are opinion. I can understand your frustration if, as you say, all your posts are opinion.

A discussion based purely on opinion might be;

I think the SC judges were wrong.
I think they were right.


Unless the facts on which those opinions are based are discussed there's no more to be said.

[Mr Gray]

One of the things I believe you have objected to is the addition of imo to posts which are opinion. I can understand your frustration if, as you say, all your posts are opinion.

A discussion based purely on opinion might be;

I think the SC judges were wrong.
I think they were right.


Unless the facts on which those opinions are based are discussed there's no more to be said.

most threads are based purely on opinion...have you not noticed

[Miss Taken Identity]

It's even funnier when they use their own ammunition to shoot themselves.
There has been quite a bit of that in recent times.

Indeed Alice, it is like a comedy store warm up... they tell the jokes !

One of the things I believe you have objected to is the addition of imo to posts which are opinion. I can understand your frustration if, as you say, all your posts are opinion.

A discussion based purely on opinion might be;

I think the SC judges were wrong.
I think they were right.


Unless the facts on which those opinions are based are discussed there's no more to be said.

Well indeed . how cruel of you to point out the irony.


I want your opinion.. no no cite  I don't want your opinion. 

[Vertigo Swirl]

as Ive already posted sceptics dont do theories because they cannot make anything fit with their understanding of teh evidence...no knots required...abduction fits perfectly

^^^this, exactly.