however when the messages don't stand up to rigorous enquiry it brings the credibility of the messenger into question.
Should this be true, most will tune the message out. The messenger will also eventually lose credibility in public forums. However, I observe this not to be the case regarding the message in question. Therefore a subset of members, maybe even a majority, have no issue with the message or the messenger.
however many people here are not in that position and tend to trust the messenger so sometimes it is important to question the messenger, particularly when they repeatedly use an 'i just know i'm right' style of answer to important questions.
Sounds like many a medical doctor I've visited. Perhaps this is why I don't return? It also makes fear for all the members running around here that put there trust in these providers.
