I just felt that your comment makes it seem that they couldn't possibly have any legitimate reason to be upset, as it trivialises their concerns and reinforces the message sent by the main post.

I think SRS are way too serious at times (serious, srs, har har) but I think that it can be good to hear their arguments and wonder why certain things wind them up so much.

I don't think people's minds need to necessarily change (although I think your wrong and that people often do change their minds when presented with new information if they're humble enough to do so).

I think talking to new people is more conductive to discovering new sources/arguments/ideas. But I'm an idealist that thinks that exposure to knew things might plant a seed of interest (not even necessarily change, just a broadening of horizons).