[js1138]

Evolutionary clocks, like many phenomena, are useful only over a limited range of conditions. We don't trouble ourselves that H₂O is liquid only over a limited range of temperatures, but some get upset over the concept that evolutionary clocks can only be used to fill in gaps where other dating methods have supplied the range.

[Sabertooth]

We don't trouble ourselves that H2O is liquid only over a limited range of temperatures, but some get upset over the concept that evolutionary clocks can only be used to fill in gaps where other dating methods have supplied the range.

Doesn't upset me.

However, when I see unqualified claims made on the basis of evolutionary clock computations, then I am seeing sloppy writing and/or thinking that is ostensibly for the furtherance of science, but is actually a hindrance to clear scientific thinking.

That kind of garbage needs to be rooted out.