I think a geology / paleontology forum would be a great idea since it encompasses so much of our history of the earth. We need to apply our rhino skin around here because when we make a mistake there are people that will certainly let us know about it. I think you may be dealing with a misunderstanding of intent.

...but find the post and reaction regrettable. Not what I intended by any means.

Onward!

Why was it removed? Why apologize?

I thought the cartoon was funny.....

...Anthropology forum, and some other Frank Burns type person



might have taken it upon themselves to officially complain.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1229&pid=4236

Thus, and regrettably, I presume left-of-center2012 re-posted in the more generic Science forum.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/122859961

I failed in my attempt of humor i.e. perpetuating the historical antagonistic (and entirely manufactured for the sake of humor) rivalry between proper and established Geologists/Paleontologists and the upstart Anthropologists. Splitters!