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Do I need a good argument for you to respect my opinion? (lemm.ee)

submitted 6 months ago by spiderwort@lemm.ee to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] spiderwort@lemm.ee -4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

So, yes, unless.

Does the plain fact that somebody said it carry any weight?

[–] Crashumbc@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago

If you're a vetted expert in the field in question. Yes, I'll give your opinion weight. I e. The millions of scientists and doctors talking about vaccines.

If you're a chad who watched a YouTube video, no I'll dismiss you as the idiot you are.