Is there any point in arguing with people online?

[Anonymous]

Most of the time, I feel like the "conversation"/debate isn't leading anywhere. It's like running into a brick wall. People just wanna have the last word and feel superior, and say things they normally wouldn't say in person. They don't seek to resolve an issue or understand each other.. So what's the point? It's just a waste of time and energy.

[normalice]

It is for entertainment purposes.

But there is something of a balance to be found. Those who argue the most adamantly tend to be paid trolls pushing an agenda. They aren't trying to change >you<, they are trying to influence anyone who sees your interaction. And sadly bullying gets a lot of people eager to get behind the bully. So, if you are going to engage them it's important to trade barbs.

Or is it? The consequence of bringing yourself down to their level is you take your argument with you. If you started out with a high minded noble goal but consent to wrestling in the mud with the pigs, your high minded goal is going to look like its more suitable for a trough. And when the opposition's goals were already in the trough, they lose nothing by luring yours there and, in fact, gain quite a bit by making a choice where yours should have stood out as the obvious instead look like a toss up. So, really, the best idea is to ignore them.

Or is it? If no one counters their point then they control the narrative. And they are not above paying trolls to argue against them with losing arguments to generate exposure. But then by arguing against them you give them that exposure for free.

I don't know the best solution. I only know this whole thing is propped up with gobs of money by far right billionaires. The problem to solve is how to make as much of that money go to waste as possible, because then they will stop.

[Anonymous]

Welcome to G@G!

It's mostly just entertainment. I figure I can help maybe 5% of the people the other 95% you just got to let them do what they do.

But there's a reason it's called "girlsaskguys" not "guysaskgirls". Because guys learn pretty quickly it's pointless to ask questions.

[Nikki1989]

No, it is largely a waste of time. Trolls get so butt hurt if something triggers them.

[laly520]

no point

just some fun n good laugh when they start being dumb

[Fireguy17]

no but it is sure fun to mess with them just to see what their reaction will be.
And the good thing is that they have no clue that you are messing with them.

[Levin]

I usually think it a waste of time. There's far more productive things I could be doing.

[JayBones]

No. Spend your energy making your life better. You can't convince an idiot to do anything. Say your piece and bounce. If they don't get it it's not your problem

[Unit1]

Unless I sense it's an open ended dialog. As soon as I sense an echo chamber from someone, I leave it and no longer monitor it.

[Nirmroth]

I think this video was made for you:

https://youtu. be/fuFlMtZmvY0? si=rtDh0jPmCufagWzF

Really explains the answer to your question well.

[Nirmroth]

https://youtu.be/fuFlMtZmvY0?si=0vbUEG9FBuiwHBB5

[serious]

There is no point really.

[noohair]

I don't see the point.