Why do 'debunkers' devote so much time to defending the Official 9/11 story??

And That's The Ball Game

In the long history of this forum, we've been down this road many times. The problem with threads like these is that they invariably devolve into tedious flame wars. While spirited debate is the bread and butter of ATS, that's only the case when it applies to the topics themselves, and never when it's about other members.

A Note On Personal Commentary, Straw Men And Call-Outs

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Emphasis mine. Intentionally absent is any mention of the attributes of other members. The statement about rudeness is also worth noting, because it has led to a lot of unfortunate account terminations that could have been prevented with nothing more than a little courtesy.

Again, there's nothing wrong with expressing strong disagreement regarding relevant topics, but the right place for that is in threads about relevant topics, and with the notable exception of the Members forum, ATSers themselves are never a relevant topic for discussion.

As always, if anyone disagrees with my closing this thread, please don't hesitate to send me a private message. But I hope it's clear enough from the content of the thread itself -- and all the numerous other threads closed for the same reason over the years -- why it's going to stay closed.