<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> As one of the "uninitiated and inexperienced" I agree strongly with Terri's message. As a new member, I have found it difficult at times to know if someone was expressing an opinion or a generally accepted fact, having no real basis for evaluation. Well, lucky for me I am a quick study. This debate on celiac and other conditions made me realize that I need to read and evaluate carefully the information being presented. It would help *immensely* if I had a clue from the writer whether they were relying on their own experience or a known authority. Sometimes I can tell from the context, but other times it is not easy to decifer. A notaion such as Terri suggested would be most helpful. I look forward to learning a lot from all of you and welcome your diverse insights. ***************************************************** Original message From: [log in to unmask] (Willingham) Subject: Re: Links between Coeliac and other conditions .......I think we can find a happy, healthy medium by making posts that are identified as opinions when they are, with light attributes ("I read this in Clan Thompson." or what have you) when helpful or as personal experiences when that is the case. I agree that "What ifs" can be thought-provoking and interesting and a great exercise in critical reading, as long as they're not cloaked as "fact" that the uninitiated and inexperienced (and sometimes even the initiated and experienced!) may not be able to detect as being otherwise.