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midnightrose · F
I don't think debating changes minds. In debates people are just trying to prove themselves right. Talking to understand [i]and then[/i] responding after giving actual thought and consideration to what they've said [i]can[/i] change minds. Possibly yours, possibly theirs.
avatiu9 · 26-30, M
@midnightrose Perhaps this site just isn't the right place for that sort of argument.
midnightrose · F
@avatiu9 My understanding is this is supposed to be a place to find others who you have things in common with. I don't think it's necessarily meant to argue. Questions certainly open the conversation up to multiple opinions, so I think when people share we should be ready for opposition to what we might think.
avatiu9 · 26-30, M
@midnightrose Yes I agree. Unfortunately, it seems a lot of people are not ready to have their beliefs challenged and start hurling insults.