There are a couple of folks that I encountered that have posted some pretty far fetched info on this site. Not wanting to sart a "flame war" or be rude in any way, I thought of different ways of "calling BS". Any members have any ideas?
I have no objection to certain types of "BS" as they are protected under 1A. What I am concerned about is that some of the tactics suggested by these folks may be take seriously by folks who are not as knowledgeable as some of us "seasoned" members. Many of these suggestions are outright dangerous and may result in serious injury death, and possible criminal prosecution.
Your opinions will be appreciated.
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I think that the best way to "call" people on their BS is to PM them; I don't think this should be done publicly so that everyone else can see.
Anything that contains 'it is a well established fact ...,' 'it's common knowledge that ...,' or 'it is widely accepted ...,' needs to be called for cites.
Requesting/providing a Cite in the forum for 'blatant' statements helps us all.
So when someone says ... "It's common knowledge that more guns = more crime. [or similar]" a request for citation should be the next post in the thread.
It is a well established fact that 42.21% of all statistics are made up on the spot.
I agree, however this works both ways, meaning we must require citations and verification whether the alleged "common knowledge" benefits our side or not.
There is no need for a BS meter as some people would use it even if it's true. We are all Adults and should act as such. Just Pm the member/members and talk with them like that. We have no need for a he said she said fight on the forums. Point in case ( the topic about posting to much) We all had fun with that but we took it way to fair and Some members got a little mad and it lead to the topic being locked By Luke. Just deal with it as a Adult and talk to the person.
Check your pm!!!
There is no need for a BS meter as some people would use it even if it's true. We are all Adults and should act as such. Just Pm the member/members and talk with them like that. We have no need for a he said she said fight on the forums. Point in case ( the topic about posting to much) We all had fun with that but we took it way to fair and Some members got a little mad and it lead to the topic being locked By Luke. Just deal with it as a Adult and talk to the person.
money talks BS walks.Obama the most expensive president ever. We will regret him.:suicide2:
PM him. Don't chastise n public, remember........
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