Losses of soil carbon under global warming might equal U.S. emissions

Re:Losses of soil carbon under global warming might equal U.... by adevine on Thursday December 01, 2016 @04:02PM (#13083479)

Huh? IMO, the parent's comment is a perfect example of something deserving of downvotes: "Why are you arguing something that has absolutely nothing to do with the article, or really even global warming in general, and displays a complete lack of understanding about what the discussion is even about."

In other words, I can't imagine that engaging with someone whose argument is basically "CO2 isn't a problem because plants love CO2" is going to lead to any sort of insightful discussion.

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Re:Losses of soil carbon under global warming might equal U.... by soVeryTired on Friday December 02, 2016 @04:05AM (#13087182)

I don't think it will lead to particularly insightful discussion either. But my point is that on the assumption the OP is acting in good faith, it's better to try to persuade them than to silence them. You don't convert people by taking away their voice.

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