> Neither side on an internet debates actually owes you anything.
I disagree, the person trying to convince you of something always owes you an explanation.
Actual reading on something, while a good thing, never resolves an argument because you can't replace the person you are arguing with's premises with a generic premise from somewhere else and come to a reasonable conclusion.
Re:Publicity Stunt Fallout
by SV_BubbleTime on Thursday December 08, 2022 @02:06AM
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> I disagree, the person trying to convince you of something always owes you an explanation.
Oh definitely not. I’m happy to make one post explaining my position… then walk away.
I discovered and internet superpower… it doesn’t bother me if you are wrong.
I mean, i think we agree here. One post explaining your position is what i think is owed - if you gave zero explanation but still expected people to believe you (e.g. just yelled "bullshit" and walked away), i think that would be an unreasonable position.
> I disagree, the person trying to convince you of something always owes you an explanation.
Nope, nobody owes you anything on the Internet.
You shouldn't believe them, of course. But you need to have the tools to figure it out for yourself.
Also in an ideal world you shouldn't just passively consume arguments on the internet, but do actual reading on the subject. Neither side on an internet debates actually owes you anything.