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Ah yes, very genuine, rational, and open minded of you.
I get it, you're exhausted too, but this kind of bait and switch isn't fun. Don't make your problems other people's problems.
How is this a bait and switch?
I asked you for proof how does that mean I am not being genuine rational or open minded?
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As for how asking for proof isn't open minded;
Your conversation was informal. You didn't provide evidence, let alone proof, so to immediately jump someone's throat to ask for proof when someone responds in kind speaks to an unwillingness to consider other people's ideas like you want yours to be considered.
This is not genuine, because you are pressuring people to accept a deceptive social situation where your words matter as much as their proofs.
This is not rational, because you are discouraging people from having a productive conversation with you, leading you to learn less.
This is not open-minded, because you are refusing to consider other's point of view without a high standard of evidence.