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EDIT: no, I don't sympathize with nazis (neither I sympathize with those who call everyone nazi when they're losing an argument ;)

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[–] ThatWeirdGuy1001 4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

They're already isolated in their own echo chambers. Have you ever actually tried arguing with these people? You might as well argue with a religious person about how their faith is bullshit. They don't listen they just scream and throw a tantrum while insulting you the whole time.

[–] yeeter 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

I have argued with them a lot in person and online. Yeah, most of the time it is futile. Every now and then it’s not. You ever hear of that black guy who makes friends with KKK members? Sometimes they give up their bullshit and they become friends. I will accept the risk of having futile arguments with many if there is a chance that logic and reason breaks through to a few.

[–] ThatWeirdGuy1001 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Well you have my respect but I don't have that kind of willpower. I'd rather just not deal with them at all.

[–] yeeter 2 points 1 year ago

Cheers. Not everyone has the constitution to engage, and that’s fine. I do not think hate should be tolerated, but I think it must be confronted with reason. The only alternatives seem to be more isolation, extremism, and violence.