As generous readers, we can fill in all the implied qualifiers ("from my experience", "in ways that aren't obvious", "if current trends continue", "unless my recommendations are followed", etc.).
Wikipedia editors are probably unconsciously conditioned against weasel words... but in counterpoint, when you are presenting an opinion piece, they can be appropriate.
Wikipedia editors are probably unconsciously conditioned against weasel words... but in counterpoint, when you are presenting an opinion piece, they can be appropriate.