• c10l@lemmy.world
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    5 days ago

    But if they are indeed right, and that fire they have about it is used to defend their point-of-view until it’s been so scrutinised and counter-argued that either it has been shown to be incorrect, or no counter could undo the initial argument, is that not progress?

    Lemmy is not academy. This is a web forum, most of us are not here to do formal science.

    • HobbitFoot @thelemmy.club
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      5 days ago

      I would put it like this.

      People on Lemmy would rather be right than affect change which would be in line with their beliefs.

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        4 days ago

        I think that’s just people. Lemmy just happens to be one of the forums where that’s observed.

    • Donald Musk@lemmy.today
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      4 days ago

      Lemmy is not academy. This is a web forum, most of us are not here to do formal science.

      Great point!!! OMG! Daily I get variations of statements from people demanding I defend some random news article I’ve posted. I’m like, “dude, I don’t give a fuck, just don’t read it if you don’t want to!”

      Not everything is some logical political discourse with references. I don’t give a shit. Just ignore and move on if you don’t like it. lmao