probably thinks we'd steal 'em like the band of history theives we are
(y'arr)
Arr,matey! We be stealin' yer questions like they was doubloons, so ye better beware!
probably thinks we'd steal 'em like the band of history theives we are
(y'arr)
"Pieces of TL, Pieces of TL" *squak* "Polly want an AH"
"shush polly thar be plenty time for a keel haulin' later"
If you guys want to prove your credentials to me AND all sign and fax or email me non-disclosure agreements, sure, i'll post my questions here when i'm certain i'm dealing with people who are who they say they are. plus if you go back to the original question, it wasn't so much asking for answers from YOU but for names of people who were quasi-celebrities in the history industry, i.e. david mccullough etc. I'm only being vague because I can't get into project specifics. I could just ask the questions here but how do I know you are people with opinions that I'd consider valuable?
And speaking of which, why do you think all of your anonymity is so precious and valuable anyway? I'm willing to bet, no one cares about your phone numbers or email addresses. NOBODY CARES! Most of its public knowledge anyway. Anyone off the street can get your address from running your license plates online. And in all honesty, I'm not interested in your personal information. I'm giving you a chance to talk about your opinions and perspectives on some alt history topics. Why battle at all?
If you guys want to prove your credentials to me AND all sign and fax or email me non-disclosure agreements, sure, i'll post my questions here when i'm certain i'm dealing with people who are who they say they are. plus if you go back to the original question, it wasn't so much asking for answers from YOU but for names of people who were quasi-celebrities in the history industry, i.e. david mccullough etc. I'm only being vague because I can't get into project specifics. I could just ask the questions here but how do I know you are people with opinions that I'd consider valuable?
And speaking of which, why do you think all of your anonymity is so precious and valuable anyway? I'm willing to bet, no one cares about your phone numbers or email addresses. NOBODY CARES! Most of its public knowledge anyway. Anyone off the street can get your address from running your license plates online. And in all honesty, I'm not interested in your personal information. I'm giving you a chance to talk about your opinions and perspectives on some alt history topics. Why battle at all?
I'm a political science student in Montreal.
*facepalm*
What do you think we're going to do? Run off with your history project?
And besides, if you're not sure we'd be helpful, don't avoid asking questions, but use your own discretion as to whether our opinions are valid or not.
And if you're adamant that we have no information to offer up, why do you need to come here for the names of contactable historians? Go do that yourself.
And I can't even believe your last couple of lines.
I don't want to put my phone number and address here, and I'm sure nobody else wants to.
As for your last sentence, you're acting as if you're offering up a rare opportunity. Unless you haven't noticed, that's what the whole board is about.
It seems as if you're the one refusing to discuss. Just post your questions here if you want them answered. You'll go nowhere by insisting we call or email you.

I agree:
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Because people like their privacy, and because no-body really sees why you can't do this on here.
But if you're just looking for names of AH-friendly historians....well, someone has already mentioned Niall Ferguson. There's also the people involved in the What if? series: Robert Cowley was the editor, although you'll have to find some copies to see who all the others were, although I think McCullough might have done one chapter. Once you have the names, a wee bit of research will turn up their university email addresses, although good luck getting them to give you their time....