2, 3, and 4 have all been dismissed by the explanation of the tests offered to me in the past, particularly in pointing out that the person being tested has a great deal of influence on both the specific claim being tested and the way in which is is tested. The tests happen on a basis of consensus between the two as to what would be a reasonable test, rather than the testers simply dictating.
1 denies the history of psychics taking the test and speaking about it in relatively friendly terms, and 5 denies the history of major scientific upsets caused by evidence backed theories which contradicted the established school of thought.
FAQ 1.4: "we ask the applicant to design the test".
FAQ questions to Randi: "The hardest part has always been to get the claimant to state clearly what he or she thinks they can do, under what conditions, and with what accuracy. Most are very vague about these aspects, and very few have any notion of how a proper test should be conducted. We at JREF sometimes take months getting those matters settled"
FAQ 5.2: "All tests are videotaped and stored. You will be asked to state, on camera, that the protocol is fair prior to the test. You will be asked to state it again afterward. If you do not feel that the protocol is fair beforehand, you are not obligated to continue the test."
The videotaping particularly, and videotaping compating against a mutually agreed specific plan that the applicant designed, leaves little room for outright ignoring what happened.
> leaves little room for outright ignoring what happened
I'm not saying Randi is ignoring evidence. The scientific community is ignoring evidence in parapsychological papers that conform to current standards of scientific scrutiny. There are legitimate causes to examine scientific methodology, but doing so specifically to be able to ignore parapsychological evidence just speaks "bias" to me.
But I am saying that absence of proof is not proof of absence. Randi could well be selectively attracting poor psychics. Lady Gaga didn't go on American Idol.
1 denies the history of psychics taking the test and speaking about it in relatively friendly terms, and 5 denies the history of major scientific upsets caused by evidence backed theories which contradicted the established school of thought.