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[2022-02-11 18:16:08] [Kristian Andersen] Bob and I can't stay radio silent on this and calling out their bs (via our institutions) I think would be the best way to do it. Let's see what our respective outside councils say next week. [2022-02-11 18:32:02] [Eddie Holmes] If you go down that path it should be a short statement that we followed the normal scientific procedure and reject any claims that our conclusions were influenced by political considerations and that we stand by our integrity. A bit like my reply to that Sunday Times journalist. Do NOT address the specific points they make. [2022-02-11 18:45:40] [Eddie Holmes] I would also wait until after our papers are published as they will totally move the goalposts [2022-02-12 06:27:13] [Robert Garry] Just gat back home after 2am last night, Agree with all the above - no rush to do anything proactive. The papers are both game-changers. On another tangentially related point one of Dazsak's employees is pushing 4$ on HER CoIs. [2022-02-12 07:20:04] [Robert Garry] Speaking of papers - both are getting there. Titles of both are much better now (-thanks to @Andrew Rambaut and @Eddie Holmesfor key inspirations... Like the titles both papers could use some tightening and focus before submissions. One of the hardest things to learn as a scientist is that some of that data that you slaved over is not really that interesting and needs to be put in the supplement so it supports but doesn't obscure the main points. [2022-02-12 17:16:14] [Kristian Andersen] I'm reading Quammen's draft and this made me fall out of my chair... :rolling_on_the_floor_laughing: "Two other memorable Holmes traits are his very bald and nicely rounded head, which seems almost polished as a point of pride, and the fact that everyone calls him Eddie. Speak with molecular virologists anywhere in the world, remind them "But wait, hasn't Eddie said . . ." this or that, and they may not agree with the statement but they will know who you mean. In this field there's only one Eddie." :bald_man: [2022-02-12 17:18:38] [Eddie Holmes] It was a proud moment for me and all my bald brothers [2022-02-12 17:19:10] [Eddie Holmes] We stand united :muscle: [2022-02-14 14:43:40] [Eddie Holmes] https://twitter.com/thackerpd/status/1493321839866748935?s=20&t=cQ0lhmCOPvLrFvDnWdD_Qg [2022-02-14 14:53:26] [Kristian Andersen] Good God these people are idiots. [2022-02-14 14:57:42] [Eddie Holmes]