Re: [Phys-L] Coronavirus, Most Vulnerable Demographic

[Anthony Lapinski <alapinski@pds.org>]

True, but most of us are trying to adapt our courses for online
teaching/learning for the next few months. The CV19 mathematical models are
not useful. Other online labs/activities are...

On Fri, Apr 10, 2020 at 1:48 PM Larry Smith <larry.smith@snow.edu> wrote:

> I do not personally find the discussion about mathematical modeling (of
> COVID-19) too far removed from physics teaching.
>
> As much as I disagree with Bill, I defend his right to discuss those
> topics civilly in an appropriate forum. This just isn’t it.
>
> To me they are very different (mathematical modeling and Bill’s
> conclusions) even though both relate to COVID-19.
>
> Larry
>
>
>
> > On Apr 10, 2020, at 11:40 AM, Anthony Lapinski <alapinski@pds.org>
> wrote:
> > Thanks Dan. The virus is everywhere on the news and online. Nothing to do
> > with physics. We don't need any of that discussion here, whether it be
> > graphs, exponential curves, etc. Nobody wants to be a whistleblower on
> this
> > list, but then we don't really "self-moderate." We all need to be
> > whistleblowers. I will continue to speak out against these long,
> irrelevant
> > posts that fill my inbox. It should be simple -- all posts should be
> about
> > physics teaching. CV19 is not...
> >
> > On Fri, Apr 10, 2020 at 1:28 PM Dan Beeker via Phys-l <
> > phys-l@mail.phys-l.org> wrote:
> >
> > > Tap-l ers,
> > >
> > > I refuse to copy Bill’s posts in my  replies. And out of consideration
> for
> > > other’s opinions and knowledge I won’t say everything I am thinking
> about
> > > Bill Norwood’s posts.  But I am compelled to say something. He has
> > > repeatedly asked for responses to a series of posts which are at best in
> > > poor taste.   At worst, I won’t even say.  I can remotely understand
> > > postings about corona virus in general but to single out a demographic
> as
> > > Bill has done is beyond the pale. It is so far beyond physics teaching
> > > topics it makes me wonder how Bill even considers posting such
> information
> > > on this list.
> > >
> > > Thank you Anthony for the reminder. This list has a great history for
> > > running in an unmoderated form. But in my not so humble opinion Bill is
> > > pushing way beyond what is appropriate. If he continues I would urge the
> > > moderators to reconsider their policy of not moderating posts. I do hope
> > > Bill, and others, will heed the request to stick to topics that are
> related
> > > to Physics Teaching.
> > >
> > > Dan
> > >
> > > Dan Beeker
> > >
> > > PureUnobtanium.com
> > > Indiana University - retired
> > >
> > > Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 10:47:07 -0400
> > > From: Anthony Lapinski <alapinski@pds.org>
> > > To: Phys <Phys-L@phys-l.org>
> > > Subject: Re: [Phys-L] Coronavirus, Most Vulnerable Demographic
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> > > teaching topics.
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