I agree but I've made it clear, innumerable times, that what I write here about Life in space or ETi certainly represents no more than opinion.

Scientifically informed opinion, but opinion nonetheless.

And yet, it seems to me, the optimism and confidence in my words are interpreted as somehow sounding "factual."

It strikes me as utterly ridiculous that some innocent reader might come along and read what I've posted here on BAUT and then think that ETi is proven; moreover that there are those who feel it necessaary to police and argue against my opinions.

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