People can be quite informative, patient, and empathetic. They can write eloquently and persuasively. I’m glad for those people who have helped me change my mind on topics where my view was wrong because of my ignorance or flawed logic.
But in all honesty, I probably would have been better served by in-person public discourse on those topics instead of spending my time reading a bunch of takes from strangers on the internet. In person, you (usually) know everyone participating is real. You can gauge their sincerity by their tone & inflection, facial cues, and body language.
While my mind has been changed by people on here commenting, I still would much rather step away from the internet and talk to people face to face about the topics that effect us the most.
As have mine many times. But there are certainly many people for whom learning something new is not in the cards as they have failed to learn so many other things in their life that they’ve come to some sort of dead end where they think they know everything yet know nothing useful to intelligent conversation.
I try not to argue with people on the internet. Its a complete waste or time and im actually surprised by how many people do it.
I dont think you can change anyones mind with comments.
It’s not about your opponent. It’s about your shared audience. Tailor your arguments to convince the community reading along, not your opponent.
For me its not important if the community is convinced. :) I always make my own decisions in life and sometimes its against what the community thinks.
My mind has been changed by comments on here.
People can be quite informative, patient, and empathetic. They can write eloquently and persuasively. I’m glad for those people who have helped me change my mind on topics where my view was wrong because of my ignorance or flawed logic.
But in all honesty, I probably would have been better served by in-person public discourse on those topics instead of spending my time reading a bunch of takes from strangers on the internet. In person, you (usually) know everyone participating is real. You can gauge their sincerity by their tone & inflection, facial cues, and body language.
While my mind has been changed by people on here commenting, I still would much rather step away from the internet and talk to people face to face about the topics that effect us the most.
Thats good. I just learn shallow stupid stuff on here myself. Top topics are memes, big tech dystopian stuff and Trumps daily shocking statements.
As have mine many times. But there are certainly many people for whom learning something new is not in the cards as they have failed to learn so many other things in their life that they’ve come to some sort of dead end where they think they know everything yet know nothing useful to intelligent conversation.
Its a fun and engaging way to pass the time on occasion.
Yeah sure, but it has no hope of changing any opinions. But I agree. It can be a fun activity anyway to pass time.