Greenpace attacks consoles!

[Katilian]

This thread has been quite amusing and informative.

I too am skeptical about the causes of global warming, and while it is likely I haven't done anywhere near the research Sqrl has done, I've educated myself to a point where I am unsure of the answer because the data I've seen doesn't sway me one way or the other (Having a gf who is an postgrad in environmental engineering also helps when I hear her complaining about conflicting/biased sources).

This thread however has shown one reason why I generally avoid the subject, especially outside of the academic arena. PS360ForTheWin has taken the usual argument of 'well thats what everyone says, so that makes me right' which is impossible to argue against because they've already decided they are right and nothing can make that wrong (it's very similar to discussing religion).

@PS360ForTheWin

The fact you suggest Wikipedia is a 'reliable' source undermines the credibility of your statements. While Wikipedia is a great starting point for getting up to speed on the background of various areas, it is hardly reliable and you would be laughed at for referencing it at an academic level. If anyone submitted a paper with reference to Wikipedia (or generally any encyclopedia), even at an undergraduate level, they should be marked down.