[Taxacom] Two million molecular synonyms on the way

[Lyubomir Penev]

John,

Well, the meaning of my rhetoric question woudn't change if I used
"renown", "well experienced" or so. These are the people you would most
probably contact if you have a student who wants to get training in
braconid taxonomy, or if you need to identify braconids for the purpose of
your own studies. If they accepted to support the paper, this most probably
means they have a specific knowledge about the taxon gained during all or
most of their career. I do not want to speak for them, opinion my own.

Otherwise, I agree of course that criticism coming from outside small
scientific communities is not just helpful or desirable but much needed!

Best regards,
Lyubomir
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On Mon, Feb 15, 2021 at 8:07 PM John Grehan <calabar.john at gmail.com> wrote:

> Lyubomir,
>
> With respect to your rhetorical question:
>
> "As taxonomy is concerned: the "garbage" has been supported by several
> top braconid taxonomists, some of them as co-authors, and some as
> reviewers. Perhaps they know what they are doing in their group of
> interest?"
>
> I would note that the ever present danger for any science involving a
> relatively small group of participants is that of a shared viewpoint that
> may not have any relation to "knowing what they are doing". I emphasize
> that this danger is applicable to taxonomy or any science in general,
> including my own (in fact some of the best and most critical feedback has
> come from outside the research program).
>
> Also, what makes a "top taxonomist" as opposed to a less than 'top'
> taxonomist? Prolific does not necessarily equate to quality.
>
> Cheers, John Grehan
>
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