The degree of importance in these chit chats works two ways though. Of course Steve gets exasperated by misguided analysis. I do when applied to subjects I hold dear as can be seen on some other threads.

Some feel that sky blue thought drift and Devils advocate has a place and throwing in ideas to see if they float helps your own understanding based on the reaction.

Conversely, some get angry when others don't take these debates seriously enough.

Twas ever thus.

Me? Make it a pint.