Yep, and what people don't realize is that by jumping straight to the type of comments you've quoted, they are engaging in their own form of silencing. Attacking people for asking questions or having a different opinion is very much the same as saying you must adhere to the party line and that you can't think for yourself Which is the complete opposite of what this community stands for, which is DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH.
I have always been one to play devils advocate as a way of checking the validity if my beliefs and knowledge. But you do it by respectfully stating how and WHY you have a different opinion. We must ALWAYS be willing to consider that we are wrong. Are some people making bad faith arguments or shills? Sure, but don't immediately assume that just because they disagree with you.
Yep, and what people don't realize is that by jumping straight to the type of comments you've quoted, they are engaging in their own form of silencing. Attacking people for asking questions or having a different opinion is very much the same as saying you must adhere to the party line and that you can't think for yourself Which is the complete opposite of what this community stands for, which is DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH.
I have always been one to play devils advocate as a way of checking the validity if my beliefs and knowledge. But you do it by respectfully stating how and WHY you have a different opinion. We must ALWAYS be willing to consider that we are wrong. Are some people making bad faith arguments or shills? Sure, but don't immediately assume that just because they disagree with you.