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  • Saying you aren’t casting doubt when you are in fact casting doubt doesn’t negate it.

    Ah yes, the black and white fallacy. A sneaky version of it, but it’s here nonetheless.

    I think explaining the opposing viewpoint and then disagreeing with it is a useful rhetorical tool. It is far more likely to convince someone they are wrong if you are able to state their position clearly and accurately. Saying, “I can understand why someone might doubt this person because of this reason,” and then saying, “I don’t doubt them, here is a possible answer” is more useful than just shitting on people.