Yes it is - if it weren't then what impact would it have? The implication of your beloved image is that even if you win a internet argument you're still a loser in life and don't even know it.
Again, no one here is contending that this is a "formal debate" or that the this is a world changing discussion.
This is the second time in one day that I've wished that FR had an ignore feature. I also wish you had more things to fill up your day so you wouldn't pollute interesting discussion threads with nonsense.
A bozo button is needed, badly.. -- we now have a situation wherein some bozos are insisting that they have a right to post their opinions without opposition.
If you, or anyone, proves their opinions irrational, they cry 'personal foul', and insist that their 'tormentor' stop posting to or about them, -- thus, in effect, shutting up all but 'polite opposition'.