Following Kate's lead, I have taken to deleting Alan's posts
unopened.  Nevertheless, I still see some of the stuff in the
form of replies to his posts.  Like this example:

Alan:
>Perhaps you ought to challenge Jane Goodall et al on that
score
>(although I would be rather surprised if wild apes have
suddenly
>changed their diet and the year-long observations of ape
researchers
>were a complete waste of time).

Martha:

So, Alan, do I understand from this you've been quoting from
Jane Goodall's research?  Does this mean you find it sound
and rational, not clouded by overemotionalism?  Have you
gone soft, or do you secretly suspect Ms. Jane is a man?
:-)

Cheers,   (and yes, I'm an American, and no, I'm not toasting
you with a drink)
Martha