It is probably best to refrain from replying to comments like MysTerri’s, because s/he is clearly not receptive to reason. Alicorn reply was the only one needed, plus some silent downvoting.
In a situation this specific, it seems to me to be worthwhile to reply exactly once, in order to inform other readers. Don’t expect to change the troll’s opinion, but making one comment in order to prevent them from accidentally convincing other people seems worthwhile.
that I can disprove to the necessary level of precision
based on explicit deference to physics
So it’s not impossible that MysTerri will retract this particular claim, and that’s a decent hook for doubting the rest of the theory. Other responses include accusing me of not being an expert (or lying), renouncing respect for physics, or going content-free.
Also, I’m not sure why you reply here rather than in private, given your reasons.
It is probably best to refrain from replying to comments like MysTerri’s, because s/he is clearly not receptive to reason. Alicorn reply was the only one needed, plus some silent downvoting.
In a situation this specific, it seems to me to be worthwhile to reply exactly once, in order to inform other readers. Don’t expect to change the troll’s opinion, but making one comment in order to prevent them from accidentally convincing other people seems worthwhile.
“I believe I said that, Doctor”—Spock
Usually I wouldn’t, but there was
a clear claim made
that I can disprove to the necessary level of precision
based on explicit deference to physics
So it’s not impossible that MysTerri will retract this particular claim, and that’s a decent hook for doubting the rest of the theory. Other responses include accusing me of not being an expert (or lying), renouncing respect for physics, or going content-free.
Also, I’m not sure why you reply here rather than in private, given your reasons.