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> I can rebut Assange's points on their own merits, but I choose not to

Yes. Instead, you chose an ad hominem attack, which is pretty much the definition of feeding the trolls.

> Is this ad hominem reasoning? Sure, but ad hominem reasoning isn't necessarily bad.

No, ad hominem reasoning is simply meritless. The opposite of engaging in a discussion is remaining silent, not scoffing and walking off stage.




>Yes. Instead, you chose an ad hominem attack, which is pretty much the definition of feeding the trolls.

Are you really claiming that saying "don't feed the trolls" is feeding the trolls?


And where did I say that?




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