I don't think I disagree. Fighting the hypo is the equivalent of changing the subject. Sometimes, that's a good idea. I certainly endorse dodging loaded questions. Even better is calling people on the loaded question, if you are brave enough and think it will help. (Unfortunately, that's usually a question of relative status, not relative rationality - but trying can still sometimes raise the sanity line).

My point was only that people sometimes get confused about what is and what isn't staying on topic.