Old_School_Brad
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That’s not quite how I see it. He (and others) were given plenty of helpful links and explanations in a respectful manner. However, he chose to dismiss them and stick firmly to his perspective, which naturally led to some pushback. If someone asks for evidence and explanations but doesn’t engage with what’s provided, it’s difficult to be sympathetic.This forum can be a bit rough on people like Don and I'm not sure it really helps in the long run.
In that spirit I will hold back on my detailed MIT, Georgia Tech and Princeton references and response to his 'climate denier' call-out, seeing as he is already lying bruised and bloodied on the forum sidewalk.
Appealing to authority rarely works -unless you’re a police officer, in which case your uniform speaks for itself. It can be effective, but only if you take the opportunity to share specific experiences and explain how they contribute to the discussion. Otherwise, it often feels like a forced analogy to me, much like comparing everything to cars. The most effective approach, I believe, is to discuss and address the topic directly, without framing it through unrelated personal experiences, whether as a carpenter or a NASA engineer.