I’m fairly certain that is not at play here. Their major donor would likely prefer them to work with me. It is possible that the theological scruples of some of their staff prevent their engagement. Perhaps they are not yet ready to distance themselves from Venema’s work, or to defend it. I’m not sure what is driving their decisions.
Please encourage them to do so.
I’d love to open up a direct dialogue with Deborah Haarsma, in private or public. They do not seem willing at this time. I wonder is this is why I was banned from their forum.
I imagine that gentle encouragement from their base (like @AllenWitmerMiller and @gbrooks9) and others might change their strategy. Who knows, right?