Whenever I’ve had those deep discussions, both of us cane away understanding one another better. Am I still agnostic? Yes. Did my views change? also yes.
I’ve sometimes felt that way, a couple of times I’m pretty sure I was right. No one in present company, thank you! 
In that respect, these people might say you are worse than an atheist, because you “compromise belief”. You are a more credible threat to that form of belief than any atheist.
I find that one annoying rather than insulting, because it’s a flawed argument and crops up so often. If people frequently asked you if … No … On second thought, I won’t pose that question. It’s obviously rude, and @J.E.S doesn’t deserve that.
It can be a bit of a club for people who don’t play golf. People come to vent their feelings, to tell theirs story, to share concerns, and discuss their views. There is no single purpose, but whatever purpose people bring with them.