I don't have fault with it, I have fault with the idea that light curves. (to be pedentic since that seems to be the point, curves within the confines of this example, light does curve near black holes but that is not germaine to this particular discussion)
If you can answer why the light which would be heading straight for us curves, but the light that would not be heading for us does not curve it would be helpful.
Or am I getting the assertion that the reason the ship's mast can be seen before the ship is becuase the light is curving incorrect?
> (The only must is that light doesnt travel along the earths surface)
That is the incorrect statement, not only must it not travel along the surface, it must go in different directions based on the position of the recipient of the light in order to do what you are claiming it does.
If you can answer why the light which would be heading straight for us curves, but the light that would not be heading for us does not curve it would be helpful.
Or am I getting the assertion that the reason the ship's mast can be seen before the ship is becuase the light is curving incorrect?
> (The only must is that light doesnt travel along the earths surface)
That is the incorrect statement, not only must it not travel along the surface, it must go in different directions based on the position of the recipient of the light in order to do what you are claiming it does.