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I think the point OP is making is that while the answer can be googled on whatever search engine you like, its up to the person making claims to back up those c
by dafoex 6y ago
I think the point OP is making is that while the answer can be googled on whatever search engine you like, its up to the person making claims to back up those claims.
- stale2002 6y agoEhh, no. There is a common dishonest conversation tactic which is to ask for a source for every single thing, and then pretend like you weren't trying to challenge the conclusion. If you ask for a source, I am going to interpret that as you disagreeing, and then when I provide the source, I am going to attack you for being wrong. We would have to write multi page long essays, if we provided sources for every single statement that we make, in everything. That's not feasible. Demanding a source should entail some minor cost. IMO, that cost should be that you are now implicitly disagreeing with the conclusion, and you get to be attacked if you are proven wrong.
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- jameslk 6y agoI ask for sources when I see bold statements and have already done my own research that didn't turn up much results (such as in this case) so I can learn from it and not spread misinformation. In fact, the reason I found out this user has stated the same thing before was because their prior comment was one of the top Google search results for "petrodollar debunked"
- knolax 6y agoSomtimes I ask for sources when I agree with someone and want to read more. Asking people to prove their statements should be the default, not something to be denigrated.
- marcus_holmes 6y ago"attacked"? I thought HN is about discussion, not combat
- xapata 6y agoWhy wouldn't the curious person simply search for themselves? A commenter doesn't owe anyone anything. Other than courtesy, of course.