@aral idk, I think it helps to be respectful towards their delusions. I changed opinions from somewhat resembling theirs to somewhat resembling yours not due to people defining my beliefs to fit their narrative.
I guess it really depends on what you're trying to achieve with the rhetoric. Just venting / ranting is also needed sometimes. :)
@jonn Wouldn’t ad absurdum imply things aren’t already about as absurd as they could possibly be?