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^^ agreed. My apologies for speaking when I didn’t need too. I wanted the best answer for the thread and saying something controversial often motivates people to answer your question with the best information possible, like A6E in this case. Thank you for the help, I will try to not make statements like this again.
It’s FINE to speak. It’s not ok (IMO) to speak as if you have FACTS vs OPINION. You held yourself out as factual. That does a disservice to readers and should be avoided.
Additionally, ‘saying something controversial’ to motivate others to speak is inappropriate. What you said wasn’t ‘controversial’. It was incorrect information, that you stated was fact.
And saying something controversial with the intent to motivate others (aka ‘stir the pot’) is not productive. Especially when you are stirring it with incorrect information.
No one is saying to not speak. But if you are opining, it’s important to not state your opinions as factual.
Welcome to the forums, I see you are a new user. Great (and knowledgeable) people here!