Reply #18: Remember that these are allegations.

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Unless we've decided that one side should have no chance to defend itself if it's on the opposing side or that all accusations must be true because we think the accusers are on our side, we get to be suspicious, but also suspend judgment.

Nobody wants to accuse Arnebeck et al. of distorting the facts. But lawsuits are not a search for truth, they're a search for victory. We assume that given a level playing field in which each side mounts an optimal defense that the truth comes out. But basing anything on the allegations in a suit is, well, ...