I am not talking about
that thread, but a new one. I think there is a need for a place to discuss this kind of issue, and that blanket supression of it is counterproductive in the long run.
I would be happy to discuss with admin what would be some good guidlines for it - does it need to be a forum or just a topic under {suggestions and questions}?
I don't see where this would require violation of the forum guidelines because the main focus would be on substantiating either the claim or the counterclaim (you show evidence of your position or state how your position is falsifiable).
for example
"claim {A} by poster {X} is a false statement"
is not itself a violation, except when the issue comes down to verification.
for instance "
claim {6x9=42} by poster {X} is a false statement" is subject to definite evidence whether it is right or wrong
the claim "
poster {X} says poster {Y} said {statement C} is a falsehood" can be falsified by poster {X} quoting an actual post by poster {Y} that contains {statement C}
note that this is dealing with the issues of the posts, it is in compliance with the guidelines, and also ... it allows this kind of issue to be resolved without disrupting other threads so that they can stay on topic.
what's wrong with the idea?
we are limited in our ability to understand
by our ability to understand
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