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Skepticism, Science & Pseudoscience

SheilaT

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7. I not only disagree, but I think

Reply to BootinUp (Original post)

Wed Aug 27, 2014, 11:03 AM

Aug 2014

the five minute limit is really stupid. Especially if the argument is in any way complex, and a lot of information needs to be presented to make the case clear. Plus, there would be times when it's not as simple as one side is completely right and the other side is completely wrong, and both need to present their information fully.

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If an argument lasts more than 5 minutes [View all] BootinUp Aug 2014 OP

Interesting that he makes the same observation Rainforestgoddess Aug 2014 #1

Well, NDT is certainly facing plenty of silly vitriol from the anti-GMO crowd. HuckleB Aug 2014 #2

True. But he must have anticipated Rainforestgoddess Aug 2014 #3

All too true. HuckleB Aug 2014 #4

I can't agree, uriel1972 Aug 2014 #5

I disagree LeftishBrit Aug 2014 #6

I not only disagree, but I think SheilaT Aug 2014 #7