I am that asshole too, occasionally. I appreciate the contrarian perspective because it either challenges beliefs and assumptions or provides an opportunity to bolster them through deeper discernment.
I'm usually trying to get people to see things through a different perspective, just because I think it helps understand something better if you're able to see it from more than one view.
I'm also trying to get people to make better arguments.
I really think we should have some sort of training program to help people develop their debate skills before they go out into the world trying to redpill others.
Everyone agreeing with everyone else, or just holding their tongue when they see someone spreading some false information doesn't help anyone in the grand scheme of things. It shouldn't make people so angry to have someone point out they're wrong about something.
It literally gives me a headache when I see well meaning anons out somewhere making fools of themselves on camera with people like thos3 from the Daily Show, falling for every "gotcha" type question liberals ask them, making us all look ignorant in relation.
I could use some training. This place does improve my skills, though. I'm trying to make a habit of asking people questions rather than telling them I think they're wrong.
It's always a good place to start, asking questions.
If there is one thing I recommend everyone do, is to look up a list of the most common logical fallacies people use in arguments. Memorize them, and try not to use them in arguments. Much easier said than done, I know from personal experience. But we can always try.
Learn how to spot other people using them, and learn how to counter them logically.
I think that alone will improve most people's argument skills significantly. I never took debate in HS, where most people learn these skills. I learned the hard way, being made to look like an idiot.
I'm all for preventing others from looking foolish in front of those they're trying to sway to our side.
I am that asshole too, occasionally. I appreciate the contrarian perspective because it either challenges beliefs and assumptions or provides an opportunity to bolster them through deeper discernment.
I'm usually trying to get people to see things through a different perspective, just because I think it helps understand something better if you're able to see it from more than one view.
I'm also trying to get people to make better arguments.
I really think we should have some sort of training program to help people develop their debate skills before they go out into the world trying to redpill others.
Everyone agreeing with everyone else, or just holding their tongue when they see someone spreading some false information doesn't help anyone in the grand scheme of things. It shouldn't make people so angry to have someone point out they're wrong about something.
It literally gives me a headache when I see well meaning anons out somewhere making fools of themselves on camera with people like thos3 from the Daily Show, falling for every "gotcha" type question liberals ask them, making us all look ignorant in relation.
I could use some training. This place does improve my skills, though. I'm trying to make a habit of asking people questions rather than telling them I think they're wrong.
It's always a good place to start, asking questions.
If there is one thing I recommend everyone do, is to look up a list of the most common logical fallacies people use in arguments. Memorize them, and try not to use them in arguments. Much easier said than done, I know from personal experience. But we can always try.
Learn how to spot other people using them, and learn how to counter them logically.
I think that alone will improve most people's argument skills significantly. I never took debate in HS, where most people learn these skills. I learned the hard way, being made to look like an idiot.
I'm all for preventing others from looking foolish in front of those they're trying to sway to our side.