If you extrapolate my comment into points I wasn't trying to make, I think you'll find those arguments very easy to tear down. If that's a productive exercise for you, be my guest.
Re:Tox: secure messaging for everyone
by banachtarski on Monday July 29, 2013 @02:33PM
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I don't really see the straw man here, but my larger point wasn't about this particular argument at all. Just the fickle commitment to the discussion.
I strongly disagreed that the concept was't unique and original. I'm clarifying though, not trying to give you flak; like I said, I don't much care about this leg of the thread.
It's saddening that so much of the thread is spent dwelling on this issue. I'd love to hear your take on the actual crypto at play here, if you have time for a critique?
Re:Tox: secure messaging for everyone
by pigscantfly on Monday July 29, 2013 @04:37PM
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Why should people invest past the point of being wrong? If someone proves you wrong, you should change your mind, not keep arguing just to save face.
Re:Tox: secure messaging for everyone
by banachtarski on Monday July 29, 2013 @06:03PM
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I like admitting that you are wrong instead of saying "meh I didn't actually care about this."
Re:Tox: secure messaging for everyone
by DigitalJack on Monday July 29, 2013 @08:27PM
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I like admitting you are wrong too.
Re:Tox: secure messaging for everyone
by banachtarski on Monday July 29, 2013 @08:44PM
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haha you got me :)
Seems like you're invested up to the point when you're wrong, which is a pattern I've observed on this site in general.
Incidentally, your anecdotal "feelings" about whether something feels original or not make for a pretty weak argument.