I think these folks meant well, but had I taken them up on their offers, I would have been going beyond the science, and good scientists are careful not to do this.
Luultavasti he tarkoittivat hyvää, mutta jos olisin  tarttunut heidän tarjouksiinsa, olisin mennyt tieteen ulkopuolelle, mitä hyvät tieteilijät visusti varovat.