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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-24 | Joey | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thanks again |
| 2009-08-19 | Joey | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks alot, you really helped me out alot. |
| 2009-08-06 | Warm | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you |
| 2009-07-31 | am | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-07-28 | Warm | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Wow great explaination, very helpful & informative. Thank you |
| 2009-07-13 | David | 7 | 6 | 9 | 7 | No | Good |
| 2009-06-08 | Luke | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Many thanks for this helpful answer, Michael. I'll check out this book! All the best! |
| 2009-06-01 | Yiangos | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-05-29 | Raquel | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Excellent! Thank you |
| 2009-05-17 | Luke | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks again Michael. Now I understand! |
| 2009-05-17 | Luke | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Your answer was clear and helpful, Michael. Thanks for this! |
| 2009-05-15 | Luke | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Interesting explanation and examples, Michael! Thanks for helping me! Have a good day! |
| 2009-05-14 | Luke | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Your answer was very good Michael. Thank you for it! Till next time! |
| 2009-04-28 | Luke | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much Michael for clearing things up for me. You're a great expert. Much appreciated. |
| 2009-04-20 | Chris Saiz | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | That's right! Thanks |
| 2009-04-15 | Luke | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | It was a very informative and thorough answer Michael. I appreciate your help a great deal. Many thanks :) Take care! |
| 2009-04-07 | Carmen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Interesting, thanks a lot! |
| 2009-03-31 | shwan | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | No | |
| 2009-01-30 | Syllogist whore | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-12-10 | Dana Robinson | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-11-07 | sam | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you |
| 2008-05-03 | Geoff | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for the suggestion. I eventually worked out what the story was- Raymond F Jones' "Noise Level". |
| 2008-04-27 | Kristine | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-04-14 | Shauna | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Michael, Thank you for the incredibly quick response. I'm happy to report that you have gauged the issue correctly. I was a gifted student from K-12 and have raised children as a single mother to majority through sheer willpower. I have been in the corporate world and engineering environment for 18 years now. The new VP never had a romantic interest in me (as far as I know) but is modeling himself after the "petty tyrant" who is in charge of the company. The PT enjoys intimidating, bullying and showing you how smart he is while telling you you're not so this is the model of behavior to which my formerly supportive manager has gravitated. Other employees call him miniME because he strives to be more of a PT than the PT is, if you get my drift. I feel much better after hearing from you on this unpleasant situation. I am a female but not an engineer and never claimed to be one, having worked in an administrative capacity within engineering where I've formerly excelled. I've asked people I am working closely with if I am too pushy or dense or ? and all have responded that they resent ..... |
| 2008-04-11 | Dom | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | No | Very sensible and logical answer! One could indeed argue that embryos aren't chickens. I like it. However, I would still be curious as what would be the answer from a linguistic point of view. Thank you very much for your answer. |
| 2008-04-07 | Rose | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you Michael,both your response and the response provided in the link (and the links in that response) were very helpful. |
| 2008-04-02 | Luke | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Yes, that was exactly the part I was missing. I listened to it a few times, and couldn't figure out what he said at that moment. Thanks a lot Michael. It was really helpful. Till next time! |
| 2007-11-01 | Gonzalo I. Gil | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you very much. Very informative and helpful. |
| 2007-10-16 | Calvin | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | No | Many thanks to your instant response. But if you would provide your insightful solution to my questions, I will give you a kiss! |
| 2007-10-12 | Jack | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for your time :). |
Answers by Expert:
Michael J. Motta
Expertise
Existentialism, existential psychology, political philosophy; some value theory and ethics. Interdisciplinary approach to the social sciences and humanities: some background in abnormal psychology, expressionist art, and modern literature. I'd defer to other experts especially in areas such as analytic philosophy and philosophy of science.
Experience
Tutor, Michigan State University, Student-Athlete Support Services, 2002-2005.
Teaching Assistant, Binghamton University, Department of Philosophy, 1995.
Organizations
American Civil Liberties Union
Publications
The Society for Laingian Studies (giardino delle parole),
Lansing State Journal, Grand Ledge Independent, beTurtle.com, Property Investor Magazine, Grand Rapids Press, eHow.com
Education/Credentials
Graduate study, Binghamton University, Department of Philosophy, 1993-95.
MA in Philosophy, Michigan State University, College of Arts and Letters, 1991. Master's thesis: "Nietzsche's 'Hothouse For Strange And Choice Plants'".
BA in Social Science, Michigan State University, James Madison College, 1989.
Study abroad: Cambridge University, Trinity College, Cambridge, England, 1988.
Awards and Honors
Clifford D. Clark Fellow, Binghamton University, 1993-95.
Department of Philosophy Fellowship, Michigan State University, 1991.
National Merit Scholar, Michigan State University, 1985-1989.
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