> I find this response pattern of quote [..] low effort and lacking in substance. It's a format of online discourse that has been used on mailing lists and use

> I find this response pattern of quote [..] low effort and lacking in substance. It's a format of online discourse that has been used on mailing lists and usenet groups for decades now. It keeps things on point and makes sure we're addressing the same subjects. > if you think any of these one liners "How a society treats its prisoners and pets is also an "emotional decision", as well as a good indication of how civilised a society is." Your arguments are based on "appeal to rationality," which sounds enticing, but is a form of "appeal to nature" when there is no evidence that "things will blow up in your face in the long run."