Sorry, it's nothing to do with what I agree or disagree with. How many times can you repeat the same things and you think that someone's opinions will be changed by your brilliant, insightful arguments. Really how many times can a few and I mean a few people keep on doing it.
Obviously over 500 times isn't the limit.
Hi Tom,
Allow me to disagree.
In the Coffee Corner we exchange casual observations and thoughts, although they may be founded on solid reasoning or evidence (and sometimes not). Climate change does not only affect our personal well-being, or that of our fellow human beings, but can also impact our Photographic opportunities (in various ways).
Changing someone's (entrenched) opinion is not easy, and some folks are simply too selfish and don't give a rat's ass about how other humans (even their own offspring) are impacted by their actions (or lack thereof). Some, especially if ill-informed, may learn a thing or two and change opinion, others did not have a strong or well-founded opinion and are now better able to understand the issues.
Then there are those who are only participating to troll and try to get the thread shut down, yet they often underestimate the intelligence of their opponents. They will never admit that they are wrong, because their goal is not to be educated but to derail.
So, the best we can do is supply (scientifically founded) ammo for those who are openminded enough and willing to learn something from the exchange. I for one have learned that the situation we're facing is even worse than I thought, and the discussions made me do more research to understand the issues and how I can personally contribute to a solution. Even if only locally, I'm playing my part in improving the situation (in my own behavior, politically, and by using my skills for setting up sustainability projects in my hometown). One person does not make a whole lot of difference, but if everybody thinks that way then there will never be a change for the better.
Cheers,
Bart