Talk:Paul Offit

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[edit] Books

None of the books listed is authored by Offit, considering that this is an article about Offit. Though the books listed do have a POV flair to them! Andrew73 13:17, 22 February 2006 (UTC)

It still remains to be clarified why these books should be listed, as he has not authored these books (please correct me if I'm wrong). Otherwise, should this list be on every person connected with vaccine research...the list is ultimately relevant, but not in an immediate fashion that would lend itself to being included in the article about a researcher. Andrew73 13:48, 23 February 2006 (UTC)

What makes you think Offit is not the author? Merk seems to have purchased at least one giant lot to spread what apparently is the gospel on vaccines according to Offit. Please explain why you think his books were authored by others. Ombudsman 15:37, 23 February 2006 (UTC)

Okay you're correct...I'm a little embarrassed! It's just that his name was left out of the entry, making it look like the book was authored by someone else! Andrew73 16:10, 23 February 2006 (UTC)

Having visited Ombudsman's user page, 'his' bias is quite obvious. The views expressed and the representations made are questionable and belong in a blog or a personal page, not an encyclopedia. I would hope that he recognizes the role of this site as something greater than his own personal platform. If not self-edited, I will clarify the errors and eliminate the sections in question.