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Originally posted by sailor
The only one of those that I disagree with, Hal, is the first one, but only in certain cases. I try not to do it, but in some cases, you come across a post so blatantly *insert problem here*, that picking it apart in that manner is the best way of dealing with it.
It usually happens only on incredibly moronic, illogical, ignorant, or otherwise ridiculous posts. Ive never done it here, and dont think I ever will--I havent come across a post that bad here.
Ill do it sometimes in a debate fashion, but thats how most debates are done, and its always in a respectful tone. Im in the midst of an excellent debate right now with a friend on my webpage, and this is how it is going--its just easier and more efficient to deal with it one point at a time.
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If it's so obviously off the mark, then why waste time on it? The poster in question is unlikely to understand how he's wrong, and most people will understand that he's wrong anyway. This just feeds the trolls, as well. Better to just ignore it, IMO
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