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: I've found all of her videos very interesting/worthwhile and I didn't lose my
: shit over minor inconsistencies. Even when I think "oh that's not
: accurate" regarding some video game trivia she flubs on, I still find
: the base argument very compelling and helps me look at the medium I love
: with a different perspective.
That's all good and well, but people should back up their arguments with facts. This is especially true if they have time to prepare beforehand (such as a prepared speech). It's even more true when someone also has time during and after delivery of their argument to edit and redo things (such as when making a pre-recorded video). Backing up your argument with bullshit doesn't become acceptable just because you're passionate, or because people believe you anyway, or even because you're right.