Why is it so hard to dispel disinformation on DU?

[Sympthsical]

5. It's a simple, frequently illustrated reason

And I do mean frequently illustrated.

People read the headline, get about two sentences in, then form a lasting understanding and opinion, and that is that.

When I enter a conversation on the Internet - any conversation anywhere - that involves comments or posts, I assume by default people replying haven't read all the available information or researched significantly to find additional information or perspectives.

My posture is now the onus is on other people to prove to me they studied.

Sometimes, in the case of some people I highly enjoy (even if I don't always agree), I see their name and assume they've read what's being discussed. They've earned up that reputation/credit with me.

But on average? Yeah. The first two sentences are what everyone's arguing about.