Recently, I received emails from readers.
Often it's a polite email, and I'm happy to receive it (often fan letters).
However, some of the people who argue with the content of my column are "rude".
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As long as you are giving me an opinion (rebuttal), I would like you to at least observe the "principle of burden of proof (*1-4)".
(*1)https://www.kobore.net/diary/?date=20160614
(*2)https://www.kobore.net/diary/?date=20180515
(*3)https://www.kobore.net/diary/?date=20191002
(*4)https://www.kobore.net/diary/?date=20201112
In particular, 'I do not agree with Mr. Ebata's opinion of XXX. Please look into XXX.' A few lines of the e-mail infuriated me.
I will say it again and again.
"Why should I (Ebata) sweat to make an argument that I (Ebata) disagree with?"
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If you are going to refute my (Ebata's) argument, then
(1) You formulate a hypothesis (a counterargument to Ebata's argument) on your own, and
(2) You investigate on your own, and
(3) You identify the source on your own, and
(4) You collect, analyze, and analyze the data on your own.
(5) You develop an argument on your own to the effect that your hypothesis (refutation of Ebata's argument) is adopted (not rejected), and
(6) You describe all of the above (1)-(5) in your own words
I would judge that the "Burden of Proof Principle" has been met, with all of this process being described in the email.
At least the last one, 'describe in your own words', is absolute.
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I spend an enormous amount of time, head and money (my own money) when I write my columns, and I have the cooperation of many people.
I demand the same level of cost (load) for those who attempt to give me an opinion (rebuttal).
In terms of quantity, it's like, "At the very least, it's not going to be less than 50 lines of mail.
Other people who contact you using an e-mail address not listed in the column are out of line.
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Please observe this level of civility, however formal it may be.
I have neither the will nor the time to communicate with someone who suddenly calls me 'unlearned'.