No, my understanding is that it's a fairly typical tactic.
Sure, cornering your opponent in her arguments is a very common tactic, but it seems a bit silly to go telling me you've succeeded in it. In any case, I sure don't feel cornered. :)
you should be acting on the theory to a similar degree as you act on religion.
See, I've got evidence for religion. What's my evidence for the Truman Show?
Counterevidence for atheism is not impossible
Not conclusive counterevidence, mind.
most of us consider it poor evidence.
QED. Counterevidence, yes, but not any conclusive or good or rational counterevidence.
Downvoted for paraphrasing Intrism in a way that does not reflect what he actually said in your third quote.
See, I've got evidence for religion. What's my evidence for the Truman Show?
What's your evidence for religion? It's one thing for you to claim that that your own estimate for the truth of your religion is high based on supposedly strong evidence that you refuse to share. It's quite another to expect anyone else to move their estimate.
If it's worth saying, but not worth its own post (even in Discussion), then it goes here.