I like to debate but I hate arguing. I see debate as a calm, respectful confrontation of different opinions, usually backed up by facts, opinions with solid ground while I see arguing as an emotional fight with arguments that usually mostly have an emotional basis.
I like debates because they allow me to question my own opinions and some aspects of the world, to learn more in general, but I hate arguments as I just see them as people taking out their feelings on others while hiding behind "arguments" that, in reality, are not about the "objective forefront" but more about the "emotional background".
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I do love the mental exchanges and will happily go into character as the devil's or anyone elses advocate just to pick someone's brain.
Actually winning is nice but not if I need to break any of the plethora of imagined rules I have for how to debate things. So argue yes, winning meh.
I kinda am. I like to understand the other person’s point though, it’s not cause I wanna win or anything. I’ve admitted I was wrong many times after I was convinced the other person had better arguments. I get excited when debating and I might take it to a whole different place just cause I thought since they see something a certain way they must also see something else similarly. I use it as something that helps me understand the other person and how they operate. A person’s point of view on things says a lot about their personality, morals etc.
Actually, I guess I’m weird! While I do LOVE to debate online, not SO much here, but certainly on other websites. In my personal life, I HATE to argue! I would much rather find common ground and a way for us to BOTH “win” I find MY healthy balance is keeping my online persona and my in person persona separate!
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I'd say yes and no... I kinda nic pic Sometimes 😅 but I would not say I want to argue. Although to an extent, I think we all say that 😅 I'd say my goal is more peace and no arguments but I can't say I've had arguments either 😅 it's like that fight to never be like your parents only to find out your exactly like your parents 😂
Perhaps I am. Though I must say, I only argue when I know I am correct and if the person I am arguing with refuses to accept a fact, I stop arguing and let them feel that they have won.
I have frequently been told, a person who continues to argue with a fool, will look like a fool infront of other people so one should never argue with a fool who loves winning arguements.
Argument should be about arriving at an agreed compromise based on facts not showing off.Hey, there's a great word. Eristic. In my family, our word for eristic is "asshole." I like to argue with some people, people who I think are wrong most of the time. In general, though, no, I'm pretty laid back and prefer to spend my energy elsewhere.
I don't... It makes me anxious and unhappy. I will defend my point when I'm cornered, but I don't like arguing. I'd prefer to agree with others, but the sad thing is... we'll all have differences, and people will argue to make their point the best point.
A civil and intelligent debate , in which all parties can be heard , without being shouted down , like lefties tend to do , is good , and without resorting to name calling. I cease responding , or roil eyes / walk off in real life , as they haven't any maturity & intelligence , not worth my time / energy.
Surprisingly for a lawyer, not really. I am good at it when I really try though. Eris is the Greek goddess of Discord. Also the name of my friend’s RPG character.
I enjoy a good debate, but arguing seems more like point scoring to me. I’m not a fan of fighting for the sake of fighting. ‘Tis a waste of one’s life.
I'm really rather confrontationally-adverse. Unless I just get SO. FED. UP. with someone who just "won't get it" that I - I - I - - - - - - - no, I don't like to argue. :- )
I do, but I have to be careful not to indulge in it. I'm too good and hurt people's feelings and that doesn't feel good to me.
I don't love to argue no, but once I am in an argument it's extremely hard for me to walk away until I feel that my point has been made or that I've refuted something I think is wrong.
Who me? Nahhhhhh
I just really like having debates with people that usually end up with insults 😊Not at all. I hate to argue. It's a waste of time. But I do love discussions.
Nope. I hate arguing so much.
It's a waste of time and energyWell... i need to be honest... and i do like a good strong argument. 🤭 as long as it doesn't become nasty and blaming others. It is a good way to get to know someone.
I certainly do not love to argue. If forced, I normally do not back down from an argument, otherwise I try not let things get into an argumentative state!
Having said that, once in while I love a good fight! :-)Yes, I also think it's super interesting that most of us that know this, also know we hate the situations it puts us in, but we still love it 😂😂
Lol, i never argue I don't know why people do that 🙂, I don't know why those Gag girls block me at all 🙃🤣..
No not really much for arguing. I would sooner just give in then go on fighting.
I don't like it to argue at all. It really hurts me if I do.
Of course not! Are you saying I am? How dare you say that!
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