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> I'm not really interested in having some big argument with a stranger on the internet over this I'm not either -- but you've questioned something that I care

> I'm not really interested in having some big argument with a stranger on the internet over this I'm not either -- but you've questioned something that I care about and have dug into quite a bit. And yes, you don't know me, but I consistently adjust my opinion with more data and engage happily with new information all the time and adjust my viewpoints consistently. You've used quite a bit of attacking words and presumed I'm some internet troll (again without knowing who I am), by calling me pedantic, assuming I'm going to "dig my heels in", patronizingly telling me to "set aside my judginess" to "give her some growing room". I am excited to see evidence-based research by her as that's what she's talking about. > So while I have no objection whatsoever to talking at length with someone genuinely curious to understand why I think food and supplements are at least as powerful I beg to differ, as that's me, and yet you're still showing behavior despite me specifically asking for references to show you otherwise. I linked elsewhere (and can link again) my own. I don't consider the main point of her article a minor point as you are describing, which is clearly something we disagree on, and yes, we're on short tempers (I'm no exception) but your post feels pretty hypocritical to me.

DoreenMichele 6y ago
It's not intended to attack you. I am trying to tell you I know from long experience that someone arguing the way you are arguing is someone who isn't really interested in my point of view. You want studies and even if I come up with studies, it will somehow never be enough because of who I am and why I hold the opinions I hold. I came back to say "I don't see this discussion going good places." That was intended to be a courtesy to let you know I'm sure your interest is sincere but I'm not someone in a position to "convince" you. You and I see it differently. I'm not going to pretend that I think you are right. But I'm not someone with any credibility. I didn't want to just give you the silent treatment. That seemed rude to me, but perhaps would have been wiser. For reasons unrelated to you and this discussion, I am wishing I had never heard of Hacker News and that fact is probably making it difficult for me to not sound screechy no matter how hard I try today. You will need to excuse me, but I just cannot continue this discussion.

DoreenMichele 6y ago

It's not intended to attack you. I am trying to tell you I know from long experience that someone arguing the way you are arguing is someone who isn't really interested in my point of view. You want studies and even if I come up with studies, it will somehow never be enough because of who I am and why I hold the opinions I hold. I came back to say "I don't see this discussion going good places." That was intended to be a courtesy to let you know I'm sure your interest is sincere but I'm not someone in a position to "convince" you. You and I see it differently. I'm not going to pretend that I think you are right. But I'm not someone with any credibility. I didn't want to just give you the silent treatment. That seemed rude to me, but perhaps would have been wiser. For reasons unrelated to you and this discussion, I am wishing I had never heard of Hacker News and that fact is probably making it difficult for me to not sound screechy no matter how hard I try today. You will need to excuse me, but I just cannot continue this discussion.