[kryogen1c]

> This doesn't make sense to me.

seconded, but i think youre misunderstanding the paradox's axioms. part of the assumptions are infinite homogenous distribution, which i think addresses your point (the "the paradox" section).

i think the salient point is why youd assume stars are both infinite (both in existence and lifespan?) but homogenous on an arbitrary scale.

edit: additionally, as long as orbital motion is included in this contrived model, blockage would certainly produce a less than perfectly bright sky.