Subj : This echo
To : Michiel van der Vlist
From : August Abolins
Date : Mon Jan 17 2022 09:20 am
Hello Michiel!
** On Monday 17.01.22 - 10:32, you wrote to me:
M> The principle of "the burden of proof is on the one making
M> the claim" is used in science. That is where I come from.
My understanding of "burden of proof" (BOP) is that it only
comes into play when the claim is of an accusatory nature: in a
dispute. Same thing applies when filing insurance claims,
criminal claims, etc.. All of those types have a root damage
associated with the claim. Sean's claim does not encompass
damages or harm.
Sean's claim was not a dispute. It was a statement. Your
response was accusatory (possibly harmful to character) that
his statement was false, thus the burden was on you.
HOWEVER, I read that BOP can also apply in science where a
certain claim is made, and thus the BOP is on the scientist.
But I doubt that BOP is an issue unless the scientist ends up
in litigation, where a harm is associated with the claim.
This echo transfer matter issue is far from a harmful nature.
And, as I pointed it out it is very easy for Janis to have
communicated the necessary password for elist purposes.
Occam's razor comes to mind. ;) No need to delve into complex
theories of foul play. That's much more complicated.
