Some well-reasoned, respectfully worded posts have been downvoted simply because they discussed something that was unpopular.
Oh boy, how I wish more monks made that distinction. ++
Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.
Lingua non convalesco, consenesco et abolesco. -- Rule 1 has a caveat! -- Who broke the cabal?
"Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority".
In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice.