Occasionally people ask how to argue well on the internet, so I'd like to introduce you to the two simple rules for productive internet conversations: 1. Always reply calmly 2. Never assume ill intent
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Also, this is only if you WANT to engage someone. If you feel like it's a waste of time, hurtful, or even if you just can't be bothered, block/mute/ignore and move on. Not every discussion is worth it!
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Moreover, this schema only works with people who aren't heinous - if someone is being clearly racist/homophobic etc having a useful discussion is unlikely No online argument is worth damaging your mental health!
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you truly do a great job at adhering your principles. :) it is impressive..few can do that while actually having a decent size audience! definitely good to do
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Agreed - it's also important to quickly notice when somebody is not interested in reality and is merely wasting your time. Some people are an asymmetric time-sink - it's easy for them to raise an obvious bad point, harder for you to explain the facts.
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e) get blocked by people frustrated they've failed to bait you/get you into a slinging insults contest, thus saving you having to interact with them again.
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