I think that if "the other side" sticks to the rules and doesn't publish things like :https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/jan/20/covid-vaccines-may-need-up

I think that if "the other side" sticks to the rules and doesn't publish things like :https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/jan/20/covid-vaccines-may-need-updating-to-protect-against-new-variant-study-suggests https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/jan/20/covid-vaccin... using small sample sizes and various assertions about how the immune system works then you are right! On the other hand, if you are in a situation where no holds bared screaming to get attention is the norm then it may be good to share information quickly and transparently.