<p>Cue7,</p>
<p>In the absence of DATA, the correct response is “I don’t know”.</p>
<p>Social data is difficult enough to interpret when it actually exists. To interpret (i.e. draw conclusions) in the absence of data is just unreasonable. </p>
<p>This is where we differ. I am comfortable with saying “I don’t know”. You seem to want to emphasize the negative. Why I do not know. (I don’t have “data” on you so to speak…)</p>
<p>To put it another way, speculation is no substitute for information. Speculation is no basis for decision making. </p>
<p>Since this discussion is going no where, I will step out.</p>