The Book Switch Theory

[Koen G]

This is very reminiscent of various claims pushed around in the U.S. these days; whenever a particular dogma must be enforced, the term "scientific consensus" gets pulled out. The only "scientific consensus" regarding the VMS is in the minds of a limited group of people who consider themselves more enlightened about the subject than anyone else.  But, in the end, actual evidence will outweigh zealotry.

But a limited group of people is more enlightened about any given subject, that's what specialization is all about. And others can become enlightened too, if they decide to specialize also.

Anyway, I see now how it is, and I see that continuing this argument will have no effect apart from souring the mood.