I don’t consider pointing out fake quotes “nitpicking”.
Even if (1) it turns out to actually reflect the person’s position; (2) the quoter admits that he was quoting his own language which he thought the person had agreed with; and (3) the quoter admits that he should have made this clear? (Which I do in fact admit.)
That’s OK, I’ll pass on that chance
Suit yourself. I will now scrutinize your argument:
First of all, your “weak” evidence (and yes, you actually used the word “weak”) can reasonably be described as non-evidence. Because arguing about something related to karma a few months after the initial exchange is at least as consistent with being “argumentative and not indifferent to one’s image” as it is with being focused on karma per se.
Second, your “strong priors” are extremely weak at best. Being argumentative is not particularly consistent with being focused on karma scores. Indeed, being argumentative frequently results in a loss of karma. Being “not indifferent” to one’s image is at least as consistent with “not caring about one’s karma score too much” as it is with caring about it to the point of caring about it more than the (possibly) political aspects of the situation.
So it seems that your beliefs do not stand up to scrutiny. You assert that you have “strong priors” but you offer no evidence or coherent argument as to why these “strong priors” are so strong. So as I alluded to above, it looks like you are the one whose beliefs need to be updated.
Of course, because I was not aware of my mistake until after you pointed it out. Again, I should have said “it seems you agree that.” So I hereby take back my statement (with my apologies for giving the impression that I was quoting you) and replace it with “it seems you agree that.”
My argument stands. But please feel free to continue your nitpicking.
Not much of a scrutiny. You just restated that you disagree and, well, we knew that already
Not at all, I explained why you were wrong. For example, I pointed out why “being argumentative” is not a very good proxy for “being concerned about karma.” To borrow an idea, I suggest you re-read and attempt to un-confuse yourself.
Even if (1) it turns out to actually reflect the person’s position; (2) the quoter admits that he was quoting his own language which he thought the person had agreed with; and (3) the quoter admits that he should have made this clear? (Which I do in fact admit.)
Suit yourself. I will now scrutinize your argument:
First of all, your “weak” evidence (and yes, you actually used the word “weak”) can reasonably be described as non-evidence. Because arguing about something related to karma a few months after the initial exchange is at least as consistent with being “argumentative and not indifferent to one’s image” as it is with being focused on karma per se.
Second, your “strong priors” are extremely weak at best. Being argumentative is not particularly consistent with being focused on karma scores. Indeed, being argumentative frequently results in a loss of karma. Being “not indifferent” to one’s image is at least as consistent with “not caring about one’s karma score too much” as it is with caring about it to the point of caring about it more than the (possibly) political aspects of the situation.
So it seems that your beliefs do not stand up to scrutiny. You assert that you have “strong priors” but you offer no evidence or coherent argument as to why these “strong priors” are so strong. So as I alluded to above, it looks like you are the one whose beliefs need to be updated.
Yes, even if. Of course, everything that “the quoter admits” he admits only after I pointed out that the quote is fake.
Not much of a scrutiny. You just restated that you disagree and, well, we knew that already. My position is unchanged.
Anything else?
Ok, enjoy your nitpicking then.
Of course, because I was not aware of my mistake until after you pointed it out. Again, I should have said “it seems you agree that.” So I hereby take back my statement (with my apologies for giving the impression that I was quoting you) and replace it with “it seems you agree that.”
My argument stands. But please feel free to continue your nitpicking.
Not at all, I explained why you were wrong. For example, I pointed out why “being argumentative” is not a very good proxy for “being concerned about karma.” To borrow an idea, I suggest you re-read and attempt to un-confuse yourself.