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[–] [email protected] 11 points 8 months ago (1 children)

While it might not take a long time to search for something, its also not unreasonable to ask for the OPs reasoning/evidence. Outside of the blindingly obvious, if you make a claim it's on you to back it up. Even for the blindingly obvious sometimes its only clear to you. Otherwise, claims made without evidence can be dismissed without evidence.

See Russells teapot

[–] [email protected] 11 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I've had sealions ask me for a source that the sun shines during the day before. The idea is to wear your opponent down. It's not a good faith line of questioning.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 8 months ago

At which point you point out their obvious bad faith argument and stop responding.