yep hes using persuasion technique specifically on Q, different than normal items that come up of which he gives his perspective. He repeats his phrases re: Q many times, which is one of the simple tricks he uses on certain issues he determines he will influence. "Q is not real. Let me repeat, Q is not real. Q is really not real" ect
yea owen is /ourguy/
yeah honestly, i think he wen't overboard on the obvious persuasion techniques for two reasons. 1 the persuasion part still works even if they know it or not, as a show of real time persuasion. 2 To further promulgate his view of the world through persuasion filters