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Debate me if you care about the rule (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 days ago by ZILtoid1991@lemmy.world to c/196

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[-] josefo@leminal.space 21 points 4 days ago

Also, the debate crowd doesn't actually want to hear you to change their minds if new information is presented, they just want a platform to parrot their bullshit in a way they look legit and smart, and they can't do that without the debate. So, as usual, don't feed the troll.

[-] InternetCitizen2@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

The only reason to engage is for lurkers who might not know better and need to see a way out of the pipeline before they go in too deep.

[-] vithigar@lemmy.ca 6 points 4 days ago

They're absolutely being disingenuous, but I think it's important to keep in mind that the purpose of debate is not generally to change the mind of the person you're debating with. It's intended to be done with an audience (or judges in a formal competitive debate), and it's the audience that you're trying to sway to your side.