It's all about the facts

                To be honest, I consider myself a pretty mellow person when it comes to arguments. It does not affect me very much whether the author has experience in the particular subject or not, or if they use effective logic and rhetoric. I view these things as luxuries because some of the greatest ideas and accomplishments come from people with little to no credentials. If you disregard someone’s argument based on the fact that they are not an “expert” in that subject, then you’re missing a major portion of society’s opinions.

                Although I don’t consider myself picky, there are a few things that play a large role in persuading me. The main thing is whether the argument is based on fact or opinion. If the argument is loosely based on weak facts and examples, and predominately personal opinion, I immediately start to question what the person stated. Without solid facts, there is no reason for me to continue reading because there is no guarantee that what is written (or spoken) is actually fact.

                The last thing is something that typically doesn't bother the majority of readers, and that is the length/pace of a written argument. This is sort of strange to explain, but essentially, if the writer only has a few facts and draws the paper out to unnecessary lengths, it portraits to me that they know little to nothing about what they are saying. There is nothing wrong with a short argument, as long as you have a few very strong facts. And on the other hand, there is nothing wrong with a long argument, as long as you have the amount of material to properly back up your views.