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Originally Posted by el_draco
There are various ways to look at this situation:
1/ Someone comes out with a statement that is patently wrong and you can ignore it. In that case, many others see the unchallenged statement as acceptable and before you know it, it's government policy.
2/ Someone comes out with a statement and its patently wrong and you challenge it, That forms the basis of a robust and occasionally "warm" to heated conversation. Regardless, its a conversation that usually delves into facts and fallacy... That, in my opinion is healthy debate and a good way to contribute to discussion. I might also put it out there that Science has been a hot bed of heated debate for a VERY long time.
3/ Someone comes out with a statement and its patently wrong and you call in mods to quash what can at times be lively, humorous and heated debate. You end up with a Nanny state, or worse, a Police state.
4/ Someone comes out with a statement that is patently wrong and you ignore the thread. That's called freedom of choice.
5/ In a similarly robust thread, a very wise person put it out there that "what is said in the thread, remains in the thread" That was a reality check that reminded us of how pathetically insignificant everything we have ever done, ever will do and every "debate" we have, really is.
Personally, I'd prefer a robust and occasionally heated debate to any other option, provided what is said in the thread stays in the thread. I have found that, contrary to damaging the reputation of IIS, I have been challenged and enlightened, at times educated, at times vindicated and at all times intellectually stimulated. Gotta be good. 
... and Renato is SO MUCH FUN !  |
Do you want the 5min argument or the full half hour!