==Evangelical Protestants consider the Scriptures to be the baseline of truth.
That’s why so many Protestants accept YEC. All you have to do is read Genesis. It’s as plain as can be.
Proverbs 30:5-6
Every word of God is flawless;
he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
Do not add to his words,
or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.
Someone putting their own interpretation on top of God’s Word, and then saying the combination is false probably falls under this.
Some folks that start arguing from a point of ignorance require too much education about what they’re referring to in order to have an intelligent conversation with, IF they are seeking understanding at all and not just trying to snipe, eh?
I’m sure you understand the context of Genesis 1 & 2 and why it isn’t worth discussing with someone without that contextual understanding.