(December 10, 2013 at 12:00 pm)Esquilax Wrote:(December 9, 2013 at 9:38 pm)Minimalist Wrote: Why do people come here and insist that we give credence to their delusions?
The great theistic ego! "Here's my position: since I can't possibly be wrong, your choices are to either agree with me, or reveal your own ignorance. Because I am right: look how many big words I can use, often in complete, grammatically correct sentences!"
Show me a reflection first. This is how discourse works. It is usually followed up with a secondary question showing a differing perspective, or inquiring from another point of view. Ad Hominem is empty speech going one way.
I would enjoy discussing the topic, but empty comments are no discussion. This keeps the upper ground straight up there in the OP.
