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You seem to be implying it didn't work, but how do you know? Sure, the other person didn't go "I admit defeat", but the ideas can sit and percolate. Also, your
by dooglius 6y ago
You seem to be implying it didn't work, but how do you know? Sure, the other person didn't go "I admit defeat", but the ideas can sit and percolate. Also, your messages may have had an effect on lurkers.
- TigeriusKirk 6y agoGreat point. People saying "You know what, I was wrong" is incredibly rare in public internet forums. Nearly non-existent in a lot of places. But it doesn't mean that they didn't shift their beliefs. And if nothing else, they may not spread it again. You'll just likely never know.