I wonder what your preceding post might have looked like, had you taken your own advice. I envision something like this:

[ ] Yes, I have rational, well-founded critiques of the conclusions set
forth by the Ascendril Order, and I will challenge them using well-
grounded facts and the historical record.

[X] No, I will criticize the tone and presentation of the arguments,
instead of making even a passing attempt to confront them on their
own terms and demonstrate the scientific rigor of my position.

-Shachalai

Penned by my hand on Tisday, the 3rd of Chakros, in the year 468 MA.