18-08-2016, 09:57 AM
Might we not conclude from this that expert opinions, in particular about the Voynich, are often:
1) uncertain
2) open to interpretation by the reader
...and that it is improper to stop a discussion just by referring to "expert opinion" without providing something like a quote or context? Expert opinion can enhance one's argument, especially if the expert provides clear arguments himself, but it alone is not the most convincing argument.
1) uncertain
2) open to interpretation by the reader
...and that it is improper to stop a discussion just by referring to "expert opinion" without providing something like a quote or context? Expert opinion can enhance one's argument, especially if the expert provides clear arguments himself, but it alone is not the most convincing argument.

