I am not attacking but being attacked here. I never told people to shut up. People should respect other people's views. Isn't it ? Anyway one day I will publish what I learn from others, but I am pretty sure it may not please everybody. But after all that is what democrasy is all about ? As Marlene did not say I was lying but need hard evidence. But in terms of hard evidence it may be difficult, unless the lover tells it. Yet even then it may not be enough, after all it all happen behind closed doors.
Eric: You are not being attacked, you are being admonished about not being factual. Plenty of writers accept gossip as fact, and you are certainly welcome to follow their lead and publish gossip, and but has nothing at all to do with democracy. If you were stating opinions, such as in my opinion, the Marchioness was an xyz, there might be some to agree and disagree, but that would involve opinion.
Marlene is an historian, and she was telling you not to state gossip or opinions as fact. I agree with that. Be clear about what you are stating is all I have been saying.
Also, Svetabel is a moderator, and when she admonishes posters about staying on topic, we expect her rulings to be respected just as if the FA or me had said it. So, kindly give it a rest if it is not about Nada, and if you are stating an opinion or gossip, kindly label it as such.
