Is it a bit annoying for you when you're in a debate with someone, and you post something that they can't argue with....and you don't hear from them again in the debate?

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Is it a bit annoying for you when you're in a debate with someone, and you post something that they can't argue with....and you don't hear from them again in the debate?

asked Feb 27, 2022 by anonymous

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