Trying to engage in a controversial yet civil debate and requesting evidence from someone who refuses to provide such evidence to back up their claims.
Used to
demonize one who requests evidence or proof of claims, based on assumptions about their character and intent.
Can be used to conceal your
dishonesty by putting the blame
on the one who tries to engage you in a debate.
Person A : Can you give me a link to a study or article that validates your claim ?
Person B : This
sealioning is appalling, I can read your mind and I know for a fact that you are concealing your malicious intent behind false
civility. You are a troll and as such not worthy of evidence. Redeem yourself by getting rid of your critical thinking and accepting the validity of my claims.
Person C : I have been abducted by aliens and infected with one of their viruses, but thankfully Jesus came down on Earth to save me using
homeopathy.
Person D : Prove it !
Person C : This is sealioning ! How DARE you ?!
