I agree with you to some extent. This particular incident came about because of a (at the time) popular usenet netkook making wild claims about Randi refusing to test him, and using it as a means of discrediting the entire challenge. I believe that JREF ended up saying that they hadn't followed the proper procedures for submitting a claim and request to compete. (Sorry this was a really long time ago around the time Earl Curley was completely imploding)

As the failure to win the Randi Challenge is thrown around a lot in skeptic circles as de facto proof of the falsity of all manner of woo-woo kookery, it seemed reasonable to attempt to follow their procedures and sponsor someone to be tested.

I understand that it is impossible to accept every attempt at the challenge, but having followed all the rules, I would at least expect a denial and reason for it. Otherwise what is the point of it? All it does is dump fuel on the already out of control fires of paranoid delusional idiots.

I actually tried to help someone file for the JREF challenge years ago because I was sick of all the netkooks claiming the contest was rigged.

JREF never responded to the person. I still have the documents they sent in. I have no doubt they were a kook of the highest order, but it was kind of annoying to get no response at all.

Don't blame the victims, pal.

Frankly, the 360 has the best gameplay on the market right now. I don't think it was lost at all.

Bioshock, Halo, PGR, Forza, Catan, Geometry Wars, Guitar Hero, Mass Effect on the way, Gears, Crackdown, Skate, plus the best online console gaming available.

A lot of great exclusives, and generally the best version of multiplatform releases. Most of the game genres are covered in depth with the exception of platforming games. I don't think any of those games are lacking in gameplay. The Wii library is incredibly weak right now, and it is hard to have a lot of great gameplay when you don't have a lot of great games.

With the exception of the rate the Wii is selling at, right now it is looking like a replay of the N64 and Gamecube. A couple of cool first party releases a year, and not a lot else that is worth playing.