Like was it a meaningful debate or a flat out flame war? And what was the main theme you were arguing over?

  • Lovable Sidekick@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    I would say it’s mostly topics I’m not actually arguing about.

    I tend to point out false statements or false assumptions. I do it regardless of the topic or my position on an issue, but usually it’s taken as general opposition to whatever the person was saying. So they call me a shill or demand that I prove a ridiculous point of view they imagine I must hold. It’s like only The Enemy is expected to care about the accuracy of what The Right Side says.

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      2 months ago

      I always hate when someone I agree with makes a stupid argument. Then if I point out their bad argument, I look like I’m arguing the other side