Quote Originally Posted by Universal Mind View Post
You can correct people just by pointing out facts and countering arguments. You don't have to add anything about being a fool. However, as soon as somebody gets that ball rolling, I am going to say it repeatedly. I just think it's rude to initiate it.

I guess it's a judgement call. Sometimes, it just gets so ridiculous though and no amount of facts and counter arguments do the trick. I guess telling somebody that they're being a fool might not do anything either at that point but you certainly have the right to. Sometimes an emotional impact does do the trick to persuade though. That's why people without a point are so dependent on emotional arguments instead of rational ones.