From: Bryan J. Maloney (jacobus@sonata.cc.purdue.edu)
Date: Sat 16 Jul 1994 - 10:47:57 EEST
Devin decides to completely evade a pointed question from me:
I asked can it be proven, 100%, objectively, that Orlanth micromanages his religion?
Devin, since he knew he couldn't answer my question, merely asked if it
could be proven that he did not. This is a cheap, sleazy trick known as
"feebly attempting to shift burden of proof". Devin is maintaining that
Orlanth, and by implication all Gloranthan deities, micromanage their
cults. Since he made the assertion, the burden of proof lies upon him.
I NEVER stated that Orlanth does NOT micromanage his cult. I want proof
that he does. Devin made the statement "P=X". I did NOT make the statement
"P/=X". I made no assertion regarding cult micromanagement, thus, I have
no burden of proof. I was simply asking Devin to put up or shut up. Prove
to me that he is right about Orlanth and Gloranthan religion.
That's all I want, some proof. If I see some compelling proof, then I'll agree. Otherwise, it's just like arguing whether or not Papa Smurf likes mint or strawberry leaves more in his tea.
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