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I hope you're wrong.
I think I'm right to a first approximation at the very least. If you're trying to propagate an idea, you're selling something. This is not intrinsically unethical, though you do have to keep one eye on your ethical compass.
If I were wrong, what would being right look like?
I enjoy talking about ideas in small groups, and I enjoy the sensation of being persuaded by a good argument. It's fun for me. When I recognize what's happening it's not fun for me to be marketed to. I hope that these activities have little in common.
Relevant: except in the context of small discussions, it's basically unimportant to me what others believe. I know many or most other users here have different priorities.
Trying to convince anyone of anything, on whatever scale, involves selling an idea. At this point, you have marketing, and its effectiveness is measurable. This includes putting no effort into your marketing.