Some preliminary points. Third, Mr. Coates's note is ambiguous between raising entirely new issues for me to discuss, and offering a criticism of my response to Mr. Elmore. I'm happy to comply with the first request, but only on the understanding that these are new issues, not raised even by implication by Mr. Elmore. Do philosophy depts. They fundamentally disagree.
Skepticism is a minority view.
The question turns on a false alternative. Many are taken seriously, and it's not always the luck of the draw. I can't predict with certainty, because they have free will. I aim to be systematic. To put the point bluntly, actuality proves possibility.