Do you think arguing is constructive or not?

Arguing is a great way to learn as long as that is a discussion and not just a row for the sake of making points to make you feel better. Personally, I never use bad language even top make a passionate case, but sometimes irony and sarcasm help to point up what I see as absurdities in a position.

I came on SW (partly) to hear how other people justified their very different perspectives about things, but for some, they can't put together a coherent response when the first question is put to them. Pity.

I think it depends the context and who's listening and who's actually listening...

Like fighting politics seems to go absolutely no where.

Fighting in from the kids, seems to mostly just hurt the kids.

But I've also seen some spirited work debates, both really help, and really hurt, things.

I've also seen people stay quiet and get walked all over ..

And people that have spoken up and it changed everything for the positive.

It can be, if people stick to the topic and aim for clear debate.
Healthy argument is paramount to maintaining any sort relationship and finding solutions to difficult problems.
Unfortunately most of us don't know how argue properly, and we get sarcastic insultive and personal.

I mean, if it's like contentious, then nah, no point in it.


But if it's just to explore different perspectives, or play devils advocate for the sake of challenge what you know and believe and it's done so in a pretty chill manner, then sure...


(Tbf tho, on the internet, it's usually contentious) 😶

a prefer a calm debate
dishonesty and exageration is rife in most arguments

The art of dialogue, I picture two people discussing or sharing ideas.

Depends with who and over what 🤷🏻

I avoid ALL arguments now. There's no more time for that.

Certainly not on SW ;)

It's a waste of time. For the past 4 years I've failed to get the left to recognize how insane they have become. They use the same failing tactics over and over again.
They don't believe what Einstein said about that.

It’s something.. it’s more a hostile conversation style but at least they are conversing but probably not even listening so maybe not

Not at all. Most of the time you aren’t going to be changing anyone’s mind.

No progress without logical argument!
Americans don't need to argue. They're force based and will never.

Waste of time. Plus it is just not real entertaining after the first couple minutes.