I actually don’t really debate on the forums for this very reason. I too am EA-adjacent (yes I’m aware that’s a bit of a meme!) and do not work in the EA sphere. I share insights and give feedback, but generally if people disagree I’m happy to leave it at that. I have a very stressful (non-EA) job and so rarely have the bandwidth for something that has no real upside like forum debate. I may make exceptions if someone seems super receptive, but I totally understand why you feel how you do.
I actually don’t really debate on the forums for this very reason. I too am EA-adjacent (yes I’m aware that’s a bit of a meme!) and do not work in the EA sphere. I share insights and give feedback, but generally if people disagree I’m happy to leave it at that. I have a very stressful (non-EA) job and so rarely have the bandwidth for something that has no real upside like forum debate. I may make exceptions if someone seems super receptive, but I totally understand why you feel how you do.