Trying to persuade the other party is a dumb goal and leaving them misunderstanding you is a perfectly fine exit condition. Save your persuasion battles for op-eds. Save your efforts to be seen and understood for people you know personally and care about.
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A 3-tweet reply-argument limit is a good threshold. Beyond that, the chances of an enlightening outcome drop to near zero, and the chances that you’re being a derp-zombie desperately trying to absorb some life energy from bluechecks to convince yourself you’re alive skyrocket.
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There’s of course a small chance you’re walking away smarmily pickling in self-satisfaction from a genuine learning moment, but it’s a risk worth taking. The opposite risk of becoming a derp-zombie is more important to avoid. Derp-zombiehood is like BIRGing but for life energy.
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But it’s important to get to at least 3 tweets on a few selected, rare battles. If you always quit at 0 or 1, chances are you’re in denial about something or afraid of particular arguments. Worth reminding yourself on occasion that you can throw a punch if the occasion demands.
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Avoid the internet of beefs and the derp-zombiehood of a beef-only lifestyle, but don’t let yourself get so out of shape you can’t conflict with strangers at all.
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I’m going to call this Twitter posture Be Slightly Beefy. Original self-inspiration for this little threadhttps://twitter.com/vgr/status/1136653224994197504?s=21 …
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I disagree. It takes at least 4 tweets to resolve a disagreement!!!
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I'd caution before applying this to others that some folks are just hated. A desire for some kumbaya love your enemies fest can turn into a huge added oppression for those who have people that just hate them.
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