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Do people think that there's an lack of intellectual diligence in answers on this site?

Asked by iamthemob (17196points) September 2nd, 2010

This isn’t universal of course, and of course it’s a mirror of society generally – I’m wondering people’s opinions, though. I think there is in a lot of cases. I of course don’t think I’m right all times…but I attempt to answer with an eye towards the logistic fallacies in my argument. I FAIL to do so of course…I like to think I try to admit this when I do.

However, there is often a trend for people to talk from their position rather than address the strengths or weaknesses of various assertions. I found that this means the most productive discussions play off of that…and I found that I get the best discussions when I ask something in a purposefully inflammatory manner. I also think that the recent question asked about whether people have had their opinions changed by something which was asked on Fluther shows the potential lack of this diligence – people almost universally said no. This indicates either or both (1) the answers are unconvincing, which indicates a lack of depth somehow; (2) the people reviewing the answers so believe they’re right that they are unable to see their own fallacies or assumptions.

So, do people see this? If so, how?

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