There can be some rabid naysayers<<<
I think Hollywood's presentations of alien life has certainly helped the naysayer crowd (It certainly did with me).
There has not been enough intelligent dialoug on the possibility of "alien" life-forms, it is all special-effects and money-making stories.
Thanks for adding me to your ping list; I may have something worthy to contribute.
You've already contributed wisdom and encouragement, to me.
Thanks much.
I agree with your points, BTW.