<p>As the author of the "Bayesian" response I think that it is extremely reasonable to ask questions on details that you might not understand. But also, people who make these kind of "alternative" proposals should anticipate misunderstandings and difficulties from potential readers, and therefore provide details, or additional sources of information in their initial post.</p>

<p>to put it short: 
people should definitely ask, but the proponent should avoid the need of others to ask. </p>
