do the comments on these posts every go anywhere? I might be wrong, but it seems like folks just start from zero every time. I have my own views on the subject

do the comments on these posts every go anywhere? I might be wrong, but it seems like folks just start from zero every time. I have my own views on the subject, but am willing to change my mind. The arguments however don't seem to be compelling. It'd be nice if we could stop starting from scratch as if this was the first time the subject was discussed.