Originally Posted by Nereid

As tusenfem already said, Scott's material is bad physics, and relatively easy to show is bad physics too.

Under BAUT rules, why not start a new ATM thread on the topic, entitled "The Myth of Magnetic Reconnection", perhaps?

I recommend that you come armed with a good understanding of at least Maxwell's equations, because despite Scott's own (apparent) high opinion of his grasp of physics, you would have the unenviable task of having to answer direct, pertinent questions on the ATM idea (which, if presented as Scott did, will involve trying to explain the equivalent of why 2+2=6).

A bit strong? Perhaps, but as I said earlier, the time for EU proponents to actually make the ATM case supporters such as you are so vehement about has long passed ... and if you can't make such cases, then I am of the opinion that BAUT should be closed to you as a marketing channel.