I was part of that thread/debacle, mostly a spectator attempting an effort to mediate/mitigate/minimize the debate and CONFUSION. I suppose the "aqueous solution" clarification is something intrinsically presumed within the context of the VWT vernacular. When referring to Iodine supplementation it is a given. After all, the forms of Iodine which are primarily supported, researched, and reported on by the team and forum members are Lugols, SSKI , Magnascent (all SOLUTIONS) and Iodoral (buffered).
If the more prominent CZ players at large would simply SSSLLLOW down, seek (and make) clarification, ask questions (imagine that) before making premature conclusions....nevermind. Pipe dream.