(February 2, 2010 at 10:21 pm)Pippy Wrote: Adrian, I type two key words into google and grab a couple out of the first 5 results. It is easy to do, do it yourselves. I don't need to literally "prove" what I claim by posting links, because for people as big as myself, posting internet links are not "proof". So search for you own links. Or disagree. I am not here to prove myself and "win" arguments to compliment my ego boner. I am here to share my point of view. I certainly woulnd't want you to get mad again. Please no. Please don't hurt me. From London.If all you are doing to back up your assertions is "type two key words into google and grab a couple out of the first 5 results" then I hold that you aren't in any position to make claims about vaccines. As Eilonnwy pointed out, the results you did pick were fear-mongering websites, not scientific sources at all.
Of course, posting links doesn't constitute proof. However, in terms of fulfilling the burden of proof, posting links to scientific studies does. You cannot deny scientific studies, unless some error in the study was shown in a subsequent study, or if the study is retracted by the scientist who did it in the first place.
So no, we won't search for our own links. If you want to discuss your opinion, you can do so. However, if someone calls you out on your bullshit, and you refuse to post the evidence that convinced you of your position (since *most* people don't just form opinions on something by pulling ideas out of their ass), your opinion is instantly discounted as mere speculation, or in most of your cases, a whacky conspiracy theory.
If you don't want to win your arguments to feed your ego boner, why not win them to see the truth justified? Showing people the truth is a virtue, and you don't have to make this an ego issue if all you want to do is enlighten people.
