Many discussions on Wiki are like the archtypical superhero battle, where dialog as to the powers and abilities of each side are exchanged during battle.
Example: My opinion is such and such ...
My opinion is the exact opposite here's why ...
Well I invented the internet and etc etc
I discovered the GeneticCode and i'm right because blah blah
...
Your AdHominem cannot harm me: my wings are like a shield of steel! (BatFink)
Till one or the other gives up.