I suppose that specifically I am wondering if there are any things you do to perhaps:

  1. stay calm
  2. calm the other person down
  3. get them to understand you better
  4. understand their point of view
  5. diffuse trolls
  6. just be a good person who wants to participate in a conversation that enhances your understanding of others, different cultures, and the world and how it works
  • RemembertheApollo@kbin.social
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    5 months ago

    Don’t argue on the internet.

    It’s not easy to find people who are willing to talk with you, most want to talk at you, and aren’t interested in good faith discussion. State your case, clearly and with sources as needed, and don’t waste your time with your opponent’s butwhatabout, JAQing off, irrelevant exceptions, and goalpost moving.