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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Replying to @GidMK
I'd just like to add: 3. Empathise with the views being presented, look for truth in the opposed view; improve and learn.
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Replying to @WantEu
I agree, but I think empathy can be really hard especially when people are being mean. These two can keep an argument civil and useful even if you are both really angry at each other
11:23 PM - 20 Jun 2021
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