The scrutiny began immediately, in the form of interviews, commentary from pundits, welcoming messages on Twitter and the dredging up of old stories I'd written and forgotten.
"There seems to be no plausible explanation for this and it may well turn out to be a chance finding, but it cannot be ignored," wrote malaria expert Prof Nick White in a commentary otherwise warmly welcoming the vaccine to the armoury of weapons against the disease.
On Twitter, women obliged, welcoming both back with congratulations, commentary and a few squeals of appreciation.
The journal Trials, for example, contributes to correcting the scientific record by welcoming submissions that discuss trials published elsewhere, and there is no time limit for such commentaries.
This paper provides a commentary on the article in this Special Issue on "The meaning of 'talent' in the world of work", welcoming its analysis of the definition, meaning and conceptualisation of talent and seeking to develop further its research recommendations.
His commentary comfortably fits the structure of the demonic possession narrative in which a woman is held responsible for welcoming a demon to inhabit her body.
All were astonishingly welcoming.
Attractive and welcoming.
"They're incredibly welcoming".
The police are welcoming too.
