Do you think it's possible that people can ever change their minds on here?

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Yes

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It seems that every so-called "debate" is just people screaming into an echo chamber. I'm not American, but it seems the worst offenders for this are supporters of Trump, not that they're alone by any means.

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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 and then responding after giving actual thought and consideration to what they've said can 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.