The point was that even in 2004 not everyone agreed with Mann's data especially the methods he used to obtain the results he came up with.
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Unfortunately, discussion of this plot has been so polluted by political and activist frenzy that it is hard to dig into it to reach the science. My earlier column was largely a plea to let science proceed unmolested. Unfortunately, the very importance of the issue has made careful science difficult to pursue
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https://www.technologyreview.com/s/4...ing-bombshell/
You do remember Rene Blondlot and his discovery of N-Rays don't you? I kinda figured that, dont feel bad nobody else does either! Nor does anyone remember the 120 or so other scientists claiming to have reproduced his work. Scientists are human their desires for fortune and glory sometimes far outweigh common sense and objectivness. Just think how different it could have been for Blondlot? If only he had the internet and politicians to make use of his discovery for their political gain. He would have been famous.
Besides the defense lawyers, politicians, and activists. Who among those named scientists claiming to have reproduced Mann's work have stood up to defend Mann's position?