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Originally Posted by jimmy12345678
Is there nothing to be gained in a conversation from stating opposing viewpoints?
IMO, an argument is when it's gone beyond the initial topic of discussion and has devolved into name calling and off topic insults. It is possible to discuss things without them becoming heated or personal, and to stay on topic
So what is a person supposed to do when someone else says something they vehemently disagree with? Keep your mouth shut? Why is voicing any disagreement an "argument" in your opinion? Where does a normal conversation end and an argument start?
People like you are exactly the types I'm talking about. You want to dismiss any contrary viewpoint stated to yours as "trying to start an argument" and see little value in conversation with people who disagree with you.
And where did I say I was better than anyone else? You've proven my point for me, congratulations. You've attempted to turn a normal conversation into an argument because I said something you don't agree with, and have already resorted to name calling and snarky comments instead of actual discussion.
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It’s you doing that. They disagreed with your premise so now you’re arguing with them about it. Just judging by the tone of your posts, I’m guessing it’s not as much what you say, but the manner in which you state it.
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