If you put just a bit more effort in and actually respond to people's points, including my previous ones, then I'll be willing to then expend more of my energy

If you put just a bit more effort in and actually respond to people's points, including my previous ones, then I'll be willing to then expend more of my energy and answer your specific question - but it seems to just be another strategy you developed to avoid. Avoiding will only prevent you from developing your critical thinking and broaden-deepen your understanding through other people's perspectives.