I would not agree that the issues raised in this thread are in any way trivial. The mailing list certainly attracts questions from people who could look up the information they are seeking, which can be annoying to some of us, even when we have the patience and take the time to answer. It is also true that we should expect a certain level of expertise from cytometrists and laboratories involved in clinical analyses; in most instances, this is demanded by organizations responsible for accreditation. The response which prompted most of the discussion in this case was about as close to a flame as we have gotten on the mailing list, and I was pleased to see that the responsible individual apologized for the tone of the remarks made without abandoning the point of view expressed. In truth, although flow cytometry has matured, none of us has all the answers, perhaps because most of us remain close to the cutting edge of science. It only takes a second or two to discover that a posting is uninteresting and move on, and I think it's worth the time sifting through it all to preserve the sense of community which prevails among those of us who participate. -Howard
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