the field has tried so hard to rename it LENR, because of the stigma associated with (cold fusion) CF
Yes
In regards to the stigma...
Careers ruined from bucking mainstream science to pursue cold fusion research. Period.
Yes Historically I agree.
Yet
I count over 67 young scientists on Google "Team Cold Fusion"; from Berlinguette Munday on through DoE participants.
Go ahead
Ask each one of them if their scientific careers are damaged
Or improved
By pursuing 'Cold Fusion' research.
I guess not damaged. Significant cutting edge and highly worthwhile rewarding. Not damaging at all.
Quote the DoE
Just jokingly surmised.
An old irrelevant question
The Stigma?
No? Perhaps yes.