You are right there will be a flamewar, and others will discount some of what you say because of your bias, you will get criticism and personal remarks (mostly off base) and you will suffer tremendous heat for it. I have been there in a past life re: unix wars.
But, particularly if you acknowledge opposing views in your content and don't hide counterarguments via cherry picking, you will really add value to the data community in exposing the truth, and educating people both on your team and the other team which ultimately spurs improvements where both sides have gaps and performs a greater benefit for the broader community.
It takes courage and care to put a controversial rigorous viewpoint out there; you do risk your "reputation". But, particularly if you make corrections where appropriate, people will recognize you as genuine.
It is not bad to have a point of view. What is bad is to hide your bias or counterarguments to deceive people.
Be part of the thesis + antithesis-> synthesis Hegelian dialog that brings progress. Ultimately as you advocate for your customers (developers/data users), not "your team", you will perform a true service to the community, even if only you and a few others recognize it.
But, particularly if you acknowledge opposing views in your content and don't hide counterarguments via cherry picking, you will really add value to the data community in exposing the truth, and educating people both on your team and the other team which ultimately spurs improvements where both sides have gaps and performs a greater benefit for the broader community.
It takes courage and care to put a controversial rigorous viewpoint out there; you do risk your "reputation". But, particularly if you make corrections where appropriate, people will recognize you as genuine.
It is not bad to have a point of view. What is bad is to hide your bias or counterarguments to deceive people.
Be part of the thesis + antithesis-> synthesis Hegelian dialog that brings progress. Ultimately as you advocate for your customers (developers/data users), not "your team", you will perform a true service to the community, even if only you and a few others recognize it.