Is there a good way to step away from an online political argument?

I've noticed that even after trying to wrap things up, like summarizing my point or saying "I'll leave it there", the conversation often keeps going. The thread keeps extending and it feels hard to actually bring things to a close.

I know that some people avoid online arguments altogether, but I do end up engaging sometimes.

So I'm curious: once you're already in it, is there a way to exit the conversation more cleanly, or does it basically come down to stepping away and letting the other person have the last word?

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KentuckyFriedFloozy · 26-30, F

Most arguments with people tend to end with them wanting the last word. They need to feel like they won.

SinlessOnslaught · M

@KentuckyFriedFloozy Yeah the last time I tried to close it, they completely ignored that step.

KentuckyFriedFloozy · 26-30, F

@SinlessOnslaught yeah it's always gonna come down to the last word.

SinlessOnslaught · M

@KentuckyFriedFloozy It's going on 5 days now lol. Under the guy with the Texas image

https://similarworlds.com/countries/united-kingdom/5552270-UK-faces-the-biggest-hit-to-growth-of-all-major-economies

KentuckyFriedFloozy · 26-30, F

@SinlessOnslaught yeah it'll never end lol.