in reply to Why is it?

First of all, people don't want to change their opinions on things they have believed their whole life (or Perl career). For example, when Nicolas Copernicus told the world that the Earth was not the center of the Universe, Nobody wanted to believe him. This is because humans are stubborn and, as I said before, don't want to change their opinions that easily.

Also, your presentation might not have been as good as it could have.

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Re^2: Why is it?
by BrowserUk (Patriarch) on Jul 14, 2011 at 14:34 UTC
    This is because humans are stubborn and, as I said before, don't want to change their opinions that easily.

    It's very easy to change my mind -- just show me verifiable proof.

    Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.
    "Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority".
    In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice.
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