[R] The Origins of R

[Rolf Turner]

On 4/02/2009, at 2:00 PM, Thomas Adams wrote:

> John,
>
> I certainly had that same impression of "mischief making" — I would  
> call
> it trolling with the intent of trying to discredit R, its developers &
> contributors. "Mischief making" indeed!
>
> Regards,
> Tom
>
> John Maindonald wrote:
>> In another thread on this list, various wild allegations have been
>> made, relating to the New York Times article on R.  I object both to
>> the subject line and to the content of several of the messages, and
>> will not repeat or quote any of that content.  It smacks to me of
>> mischief making.

	<snip>

Indeed.  The postings exuded a tabloid-esque level of slimy nastiness.

	cheers,

		Rolf Turner
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