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[–] [email protected] 16 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Oh, I'm not fooled (for the most part, anyway). I'm just giving the benefit of doubt and calling them out using their own arguments and trying to not make any assumptions or accusations.

[–] lennybird 18 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

The problem is they don't often argue in good faith. Usually deflection and gish-gallop are their MO. So be concise and be mindful of the bystander audience.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Oh, for sure. I never argue to change their minds, just to shut down whatever narrative they're trying to spin for the bystander audience. I'll usually play along with the gish-galloping as long as time allows but usually stop when they transition into sealioning.

[–] homesweethomeMrL -1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

bUt HeR eMAiLz!!!

wait . . . is that? . . no, yeah that's right.

[–] TragicNotCute 0 points 7 months ago