I have been an acdemic for 40 years. I am used to vigorous but civil debate/discussion. I have *never* encountered an area where *none* of the people promoting the "other side," including the adademics, are so unable to debate/discuss their position, or respond at all, civilly.
This why I’m glad scientists are pushing back on the misinformation, I came across this black scientist account yday and it was informative, although people were still arguing with him in the comments