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Happy 4th of July @tinman

 

@pgabriel > Jaggy

 

Interestingly enough, I have found that going out of my way to avoid personal attacks on anyone, but instead focus 100% on attacking viewpoints actually results in more vitriol not less.

 

Well of course. Personal attacks validates a person, because they've made you upset. Now you're the dumb blue haired liberal they've triggered. Attacking their ideas might make them re-think what they believe, and cognitive dissonance is a scary feeling.

 

Really wish the rules were harsher, and that personal insults would result in a timeout.

Forums can become toxic without moderation - IMHO, we would be better off with stricter rules.

DD

 

I hope nobody or their brother gets shot in the face in Austin
Travis heights
Circle C
Westlake
Steiner ranch
Even
Dripping springs
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@Nook

 

How to have better arguments
Arguing well isn’t just about winning. A philosophical approach will help you and the other person get much more out of it

https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-have-arguments-that-change-minds-including-your-own

 

To have better disagreements, change your words – here are 4 ways to make your counterpart feel heard and keep the conversation going

https://theconversation.com/to-have...-heard-and-keep-the-conversation-going-201612

 

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