Some. Any. Few. Number. May.

Some experts say that this story relies heavily on vague quantitative adjectives in order to imply that the one or two people with whom the reporter may have spoken represent a substantial professional consensus, whereas a few researchers have even gone so far as to claim that a number of studies strongly suggest that these experts could be correct. One person, who also read the linked Times article, said that it sounded plausible to her. Her husband agreed. "That sounds plausible to me," he said.

Several people, however, proposed that in the absence of empirical, verifiable data, it was important to make highly generalized statements in order to avoid any potential contradictions should someone seek to independently establish the facts. "What we are saying," said one person, "is that it could definitely be this way, unless it is some other way, but either way, it is a serious issue."

Some educators worried about legal liability. "If we have to worry about violating the basic rights of our students, then our ability to protect them will be limited to legal means," said a principal. A parent agreed, noting that "abdicating our responsibilities in order to avoid temporarily awkward interactions with our social peers is getting harder and harder in this world of cell phones and internets."

One thing is for certain. Any number of people are concerned that this may be an issue, and the courts, so far, have ruled only on the merits of cases before them rather than constructing an edifice of exigent legal whatsit through which those who may experience cause for concern can act decisively without fear that others will misinterpret their good intentions.