PhyloCode implementation date

["Ken Kinman" <kinman@hotmail.com>]

Jim,
    I don't think the inexact implementation year for PhyloCode (200n) is 
either meant to be an "out" or will be used as such (although I obviously 
would be happy if it was).  I think they are trying to proceed cautiously 
(which is commendable) and proactively working out as many problems as they 
can.
    But unless there is some unexpected development, it seems there is 
enough support that they will attempt to implement it.  I have suggested to 
Cantino that the initial implementation not only exempt species names, but 
generic names as well, to minimize confusion if it doesn't work out.  But 
they seem so confident of PhyloCode's success that they think the potential 
confusion is worth the risk.
    Although Benton's criticism appears to be making them more cautious, I 
am assuming PhyloCode's initial implementation will be attempted in the next 
several years.  So tighten your seatbelts, it's going to be a rough ride 
(unless they opt for cladisto-eclectic shock absorbers, which doesn't seem 
likely).
    The war between cladists and eclecticists is now about 35 years old, 
and my own hopes for a German-style reunification are obviously going to be 
severely dampened when PhyloCode does go into effect.  We shall see.
                   -------Ken
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> From: "James E. Hower, Jr." <jimaytch@onemain.com>
> Reply-To: jimaytch@onemain.com
> To: <kinman@hotmail.com>
> CC: "Dinosaur Mailing List" <dinosaur@usc.edu>
> Subject: Re: CRANIAL-CAUDAL vs ANTERO-POSTERIOR
> Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2001 07:10:59 -0500
>
> Ken,
>
> I have a printout of PhyloCode in front of me now and I notice that it 
> states the Code will be implemented on Jan 1, 200n.
>
> Why is that? I believe the cladists are leaving themselves an "out". I 
> remember being told that the USA was going to change to the metric system.  
> I am still waiting.... There is a saying in our family: "I will believe it 
> when I see it".
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim Hower
> jimaytch@onemain.com
> ****************************
> Sue-the "It" T-rex

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