I want to try Randi's million dollar paranormal challenge

[Frank]

Like I always say, sceptics always demand 100% from everyone but themselves.

Yours,
Frank

[migs]

A true skeptic has an open mind, and is seeking as much knowledge as possible before they make a decision/form an opinion.  Randi has no science background and yet attempts to make a debate from afar with Nobel prize winning physicists, and many highly qualified scientists who rely on empirical evidence from research to form hypothesis and theories--and usually will never make a claim that they are absolutely correct.  How he is elevated to such a position of "authority" on topics he has little knowledge and expertise about is beyond me.  If I even see his name listed as a source of information or an expert, it is enough to cause me to look no further--what's the point?  He is virtually guaranteed to have made his decision about something prior to examining the topic--and CSICOP doesn't "do" research.  This is no different from close-minded religious zealots who already "knows" everything because it's written in their book.  In both cases, once you believe you know everything, you are incapable of learning anything.

[Leyla]

Randi seems to have a looong list of rules of behavior for which he can "reject" your application.

You have to walk on eggshells.

If he thinks you're going to pass his test and win the million he'll simply claim you broke one of the rules and refuse to test you.

Meanwhile he collects quite a bit of money in "testing fees" from people he's certain will fail.

Quite a profitable racket he's got going there.

[Leyla]

In order to win, someone would have to fake out Randi.

Pretend to be a total failer at first, luring him in so that he won't reject your application.

Then whammo- pass the test.

Wait...there's a "preliminary test" before the "final test."

If anyone passed the preliminary they'd be sure to break one of Randi's many "Rules" and be disqualified before ever reaching the Final.

Damn. I guess he's got it all sewed up then.