[sourcery]

The two sides typically talk past each other. One side focuses on anomalous energy production (where the cause is secondary). The other focuses on whether or not the cause could possibly be nuclear fusion (or any sort of nuclear reaction at all.)

But the question of whether or not anomalous energy production is occurring is separate and distinct from the question of whether or not any sort of nuclear reaction is involved. And whether or not the phenomenon could be economically used by society to produce energy is yet a third issue.

I've long felt that the name "cold fusion" is largely responsible for the controversy.

[agere_contra]

Excellent post from you. Nothing else needs to be said.