Re: PAUP vs. MacClade

[David Marjanovic <david.marjanovic@gmx.at>]

> Actually, you _do_ have to say "enough, it's time to publish" every so 
> often, keeping the door open for new thoughts, new data and the next 
> published analysis from your arch nemesis. If you stick to your hypothesis 
> you'll never be satisified with "your canvas" and no one will ever get to 
> appreciate (or depreciate) your work.

In my limited experience, it's different. Every so often, you simply run out 
of characters that you could add to your analysis. When you don't find more 
soon, and when you think the number is at least in the range of previously 
published analyses, then it's time to publish.