Not sure what other option there is. I can't demand proof sufficient to change my mind, and penalize you for not providing it, eh?SoulBiter wrote:That is fair. I agree because propaganda and disinformation can apply to just about anything that anyone might disagree with. Its just about in line with starting a post with "Well all of what you said is a big fat lie". Its not constructive to a discussion. Rather it would be better to say "Well I disagree with that post or information and here is why I disagree with it". That disagreement wont settle who is right or wrong but have we really ever changed anyone's mind in these debates? I would say that its happened but its a rarity.Fist and Faith wrote:wayfriend,
I should specify. I only mean declaring the intentions of another poster in the Current Events thread.
As for how to respond to "the Jan 6 investigations are just a way to distract the US public from the fact that Trump won the election"? I'd go with 'I disagree. I think..." If you want to change someone's mind, you're going to have to work for it. Meaning well qualified links or valid reasoning. If they want to change your mind, they are going to have to work for it. Meaning well qualified links or valid reasoning. Nobody is going to change their mind just based on the other person making a claim. And nobody needs links or reasoning to prove something they already think. Everybody, on any side of any debate, is in the same boat. If anybody wants to change anybody else's mind, they'll have to put in the work.
Example: the thread on Capital punishment. I have said that I agree with it but the posts there are so solid and well reasoned that its got me rethinking my support for it.
Everybody say what you think. It you just want to state it as your opinion, and not try to support it, fine. If you want to try to convince someone else, go for it. If you want someone to support their statement, ask them to do so. If they don't, then you're not convinced. Eventually, maybe you'll stop reading posts by someone who never supports their position, or does so in ways you think are useless.