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54 Post author: RobbBB 06 September 2013 06:42AM

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Comment author: Richard_Loosemore 05 September 2013 10:20:47PM *  2 points [-]

Rob,

This afternoon I spent some time writing a detailed, carefully constructed reply to your essay. I had trouble posting it due to an internet glitch when I was at work, but now I am home I was about to submit when suddenly discovered that my friends were warning me about the following comment that was posted to the thread:


Comment author: Eliezer_Yudkowsky 05 September 2013 07:30:56PM 1 point [-]

Warning: Richard Loosemore is a known permanent idiot, ponder carefully before deciding to spend much time arguing with him.

(If you're fishing for really clear quotes to illustrate the fallacy, that may make sense.)

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So. I will not be posting my reply after all.

I will not waste any more of my time in a context controlled by an abusive idiot.

If you want to discuss the topic (and I had many positive, constructive thoughts to contribute), feel free to suggest an alternative venue where we can engage in a debate without trolls interfering with the discussion.

Sincerely,

Richard Loosemore Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Wells College Aurora, NY 13026 USA