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Originally Posted by photon
Being incorrect does not mean it is a lie or stupidity, it simply means incorrect. Combat incorrectness with correct information. If a person doesn't seem to want to engage in understanding or constructive discussion, then just ignore them. Going right to "lies and stupidity" adds just as much to a thread as a lying or stupid post would.
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Obviously this is the right sentiment and the high-road is the best road to take on these things, but it's so damned frustrating dealing with people who stubbornly refuse to accept reality. Not that Polak is one of those but they are frequently encountered. You could explain to them in detail, take them through powerpoint presentations explaining exactly why they're wrong, and 24 hours later will be back to the same idiotic garbage they were spewing in the first place. This is particularly so with ostensibly "commonsense" responses like "Well I think it's arrogant to assume Man could have such an effect on the planet in so few years, it's been around for billions and it'll be fine!"
At some point you get tired of it and start asking yourself when you signed up to be an educator, when it's easier to just shame people.