>>>>OK, I will simplify it even more:
>>>>
>>>>A. I think your sister is pretty
>>>>B. I don't think she is very pretty
>>>>A. Your sister is the prettiest girl in the world
>>>>B. Prove it...
>>>>
>>>>My point is that it's not WHAT is argued that is important, it's HOW it's argued.
>>>
>>>I don't think using an example of "adjectives" which are purely subjective (and only opinion not fact) is appropriate.
>>
>>OK, a third, and last, example:
>>
>>A. I support my mayor because he lives in my neighborhood
>>B. I don't like him since he doesn't support building a new hospital
>>A. He doesn't support building a new hospital because he has other priorities
>>B. Prove it
>
>Still not a good example. The 3rd line is presented as a factual statement not an opinion and should be supported by providing a list of his priorities or statements from the mayor.

EXACTLY my point, Tracy! Kevin is presenting opinions all the time, and provoking others to write something which usually also are opinions. But since they forget to present their opinions as opinions, he requires proof and documentation. And this is what I call unfair and cowardly, because he does this all the time. He "sets traps" and as soon as someone falls into his "trap", he takes full control and try to demean the victim.

>Besides, if the statement was an opinion or view only (and not based on evidence), then all the poster would have to do is reply "I don't have to prove it, it's only my view just as you do not have to prove your view." Opinions don't have to be proven scientifically or with supporting studies if they are purely subjective opinions.