Reply #107: I read your argument this way: a flat out statement of opinion is beyond criticism (and rebuttal).

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However, trying to cite textual evidence and build an argument around that evidence is wrong, and gets criticized and attacked in a really personal and bitter way and in a way, ironically, that refuses to cite facts -- which you can see very concretely above and below. If anything should be criticized, it's that.

I do apprecitate your efforts to try to build an argument and (sort of) cite evidence. But, honestly, I do find it unconvincing. I think the thing you're trying to crtiticize is way way more prevalent in posts like #46.