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[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 34 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (3 children)

I generally never enter an online debate with the intention of convincing the other person of my point of view. I enter a debate to provide a (hopefully) strong counter argument for the benefit of the lurkers reading.

As an example, I am extremely unlikely to convince a tankie that the USSR's authoritarianism is a bad thing, but my arguments may help a less politically savy reader not become duped by a tankie's propaganda, and that's worthwhile to try for.

[–] Photonic@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

I don’t want to sound cliche,

But this is the way.

[–] Pratai@piefed.ca 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

This is exactly what I do. I’m pretty much the unpopular opinion in most threads, but the point is to offer a nuanced take. Only, the problem is- nuance is frowned upon a lot nowadays.

[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I'm fine getting downvoted to hell, but when they start deleting my posts I just block the community. The master's tools can't dismantle the master's house.

[–] Pratai@piefed.ca 2 points 3 days ago

Same. And well said.

[–] Zarobi@aussie.zone 6 points 3 days ago

I do it to explore and solidify my own thoughts and beliefs. Otherwise they kind of just float around half-formed and