[Sephiroth]

Originally Posted by Hugh

Without proof, it is an opinion, not a fact.

A fact refers to the something true or real, which is backed by evidence and documentation. An opinion is what a person believes or thinks about something.

For instance, using your logic, can the controversial statement that John Redwood is a cross-dressing secret Labour supporter nevertheless be fact even where there is no proof positive?

You are wrong. A fact is a fact in it’s own right.

Convincing picadors and lefties of a fact, which, without proof that can be put on a forum, is a significant challenge.