I have firm opinions based on what some might refer to as 'research' ... and I am not so ashamed of my opinions that I fear to voice them.
You have admitted that McCann sceptics exist in your posts.
You have posted that some of these sceptics have formed themselves into groups to express and promote their scepticism of the McCanns.
You don't seem to be able to bring yourself to admit that either as individuals or groups these sceptics hold certain beliefs the similarity of which is apparent to most observers.
The thread topic is 'sceptic beliefs' of which there is a myriad of research material to chose from: fora ~ newspaper comment sections ~ social media ~ ebooks ~ podcasts and videos; which makes it a valid topic for discussion.
I am interested in what motivates sceptics ... quite obviously you are not ... but I would appreciate it if you would refrain from ad homs directed at me ... telling me what I do and do not believe ... or forecasting that I "will not believe" you.
Your 'question' is unanswerable since you are very careful not to express your opinion ... therefore without you telling the forum what you do or don't believe ( which is what I asked for clarification) please don't invite presumptive and speculative answers referring to you personally at which I have no doubt you may take offence.
I've noticed both your firm opinions and your willingness to shre them. Why anyone might fear sharing their opinions I can't imagine. Do you know any such people?
I have used the word sceptic because it's in general use and I can't think of another we would all recognise. I don't agree that they hold shared beliefs which observers can identify, however. Some may, but certainly not all.
You may think you can see enough evidence of shared beliefs to justify discussing 'sceptics beliefs' but I don't. I don't think they're similar enough to be discussed as a group.
I didn't tell you what you believe, you told me. Given what you said you believe and given that you had already rejected my assurance that I didn't beieve what you said sceptics do believe, it was reasonable in my opinion to assume you would continie to disbelieve me. If you are willing to accept that I'm telling the truth then say so and I will apologise ummediately for misjudging you.
As I'm not a supporter I have no choice but to assume anything said about 'sceptics' includes me. Yherefore I respond and will continue to respond when people make statements about sceptics. It's quite easy to stop me by adding 'some' to the word sceptic. I won't always assume I'm included then.