I tend to just be myself. Not much arguing. I like to listen. And I have this tendency to actually be bowled over by the words of others, spoken or written, to the extent that I "feel" them to be indisputable truth as I hear them or read them. I need solitude to get back to myself. To see through what has been said.

But yes, some just like to argue. Some have absorbed opinions, become "conformed" to the spirit of the age as it has imposed itself upon them. Then being right "justifies" them. The actual [i]reality[/i] and import and consequences of their views are not thought of by them in any profound way. They simply want to [i]be right[/i], win the argument.

I'm waffling.......

😀

Given what you wrote, I think you should accept that 'likes causing drama and arguing' label with gratitude and wear it with pride. It's a mark of strength, of steadfastness and courage, even if some people are in the wrong frame of mind to see it for what it really is.

There have been times that I've done similar things, sometimes even saying them to my boss. Not always well received -- which is maybe part of the reason I work for myself now.

I'm so glad your lightbulb went on -- it's ok to be proud of you.

I love that you e had this moment, this thought. I hope it gives you bravery and the confidence you will need going in front of a an Umbridge. Doing the right thing is hard. And they may not take it well but you’re doing the right thing. Did not let the bullies win.

I stand up against blatant hypocrisy, double standards, and BS. Especially when it's obvious and they deny deny deny.
"[i]Don't p!ss down my back and tell me it's raining.[/i]"

I think you should take some pride in saying something when you think things are just not right.

I'm sorry that you felt any shame about this; I hope that this realization means that you won't let people control you by threatening to stuff you into the "just wants to argue" box.

RH, this post was so extraordinary that I bookmarked it to read again later. Every post that mentions the 'Wizarding World' 🪄 deserves that anyway, right? Although...I don't think anyone would stand up to defend Voldemort 😂

I am here to applaud [i]that[/i] aspect of yours.

I prefer to leave the place, if [i]right[/i] stays invisible for long.

Free speech, can’t beat it

Unfortunately, some make that accusation specifically to silence people. It’s easier to dismiss someone as a "troublemaker" than to consider the possible merit in what they’re saying.

"Someone who likes arguing" is a term used by people who START the argument and then use that phrase to stop you/embarrassing you into NOT arguing back

So true