Also note that I am just as pedantic when I’m talking about a subject that I like, and I’m sure people would back me up on this. Maybe I should step up the pedantry in general to make that clearer, to avoid this sort of accusation.
And nowhere here did I say something like “PUA should not be discussed” or “PUA is incorrect about its subject matter” or even “The particular sub-branch of PUA you have in mind is incorrect or useless”. Indeed, I think rational inquiry into relationships is a noble goal and often cite PUA as a rare area of discourse where beliefs are tested against the world in rapid iteration.
Rather, I was annoyed that you were making patently false claims and then when people called you on it you acted like they were doing something wrong. If you want to assert falsehoods, please do it elsewhere.
Also note that I am just as pedantic when I’m talking about a subject that I like, and I’m sure people would back me up on this. Maybe I should step up the pedantry in general to make that clearer, to avoid this sort of accusation.
And nowhere here did I say something like “PUA should not be discussed” or “PUA is incorrect about its subject matter” or even “The particular sub-branch of PUA you have in mind is incorrect or useless”. Indeed, I think rational inquiry into relationships is a noble goal and often cite PUA as a rare area of discourse where beliefs are tested against the world in rapid iteration.
Rather, I was annoyed that you were making patently false claims and then when people called you on it you acted like they were doing something wrong. If you want to assert falsehoods, please do it elsewhere.