Please don't cross into personal attack, no matter how wrong another commenter is or you feel they are. It makes the thread strictly worse, and you can make your substantive points without that.
I'm out of ideas for countering this particular argument which has been coming up on HN on almost every virus-related thread recently. Ignoring it doesn't make it sound less convincing and engaging it just results in hopelessly-long back-and-forth citefests between two sides that cannot be convinced by anything the other says. I'm open to other suggestions at the email address in my profile.
This might be a "no right answer" situation honestly, I'm here to challenge my own opinions -- so your thoughts, opinions and data are always welcome and appreciated.
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