You are correct, of course. However, most of those using the "peak oil" scare tactic try to pretend that once "peak oil" is reached, there will be a sudden and

You are correct, of course. However, most of those using the "peak oil" scare tactic try to pretend that once "peak oil" is reached, there will be a sudden and drastic drop in oil production. I think that's what the person you're responding to was alluding to.