I think that “skeptical” works better as a status move. If I say I don’t believe you, that makes us two equals who disagree. If I say I am skeptical… I kinda imply that you are not. Similarly, a third party now has the options to either join the skeptical or the non-skeptical side of the debate.
(Or maybe I’m just overthinking things, of course.)
I think that “skeptical” works better as a status move. If I say I don’t believe you, that makes us two equals who disagree. If I say I am skeptical… I kinda imply that you are not. Similarly, a third party now has the options to either join the skeptical or the non-skeptical side of the debate.
(Or maybe I’m just overthinking things, of course.)