Ad hominem attacks (name-calling) and gossip are not welcome here. If you believe Woit is a crackpot, then at least take ownership of this remark. If you want t

Ad hominem attacks (name-calling) and gossip are not welcome here. If you believe Woit is a crackpot, then at least take ownership of this remark. If you want to take issue with Woit's position on string theory, I'm sure he would be happy to engage with you on a scientific level. You can contact him at woit@math.columbia.edu.