• @Ethalis@jlai.lu40•2 months ago

      You should always start your argument with an ad hominem and, if it doesn't work, slowly work your way towards insulting your interlocutor, the highest form of rethoric

      • BountifulEggnog [they/them]13•2 months ago

        i'M mR EtHaLis fRoM SoME rAnDOm JeRk Off wEbSitE YoU'vE NevEr HeArD oF aNd i'M sO sMaRT i kNoW hOW tO DebAte PEopLe On tHe iNteRnEt.

        • mathemachristian [he/him]14•2 months ago

          No no, that's name calling already, you jumped straight to the top. You need to cloak your disdain in a civil tone, because remember the next step is going to tone policing. So something like, "I don't think you have a lot of experience arguing on the internet seeing as you come from a much smaller instance." is much better bait.

              • BountifulEggnog [they/them]9•2 months ago

                I thought it was a joke about starting an argument with an ad hominem.

                :smuglord: actually, I think you'll find that I did attack him personally instead of his underlying points, which according to rationalwiki, counts.

                spoiler

                It was/is but your bit was better. Admitting being wrong isn't a step though. That's also why I deleted it until you responded because I realized I'm not funny 😢

                • mathemachristian [he/him]6•2 months ago

                  kubrick-stare Where are the FACTS and LOGIC??

                  spoiler

                  The issue with ironic shitposting in a nutshell. I'm going to tap out though before we are under so many layers of irony the whole thing caves in

    • mathemachristian [he/him]18•2 months ago

      Its the recommended daily internet arguments per USDA guidelines.

      • At the bottom are your ad hominems, these lay a good foundation and give you the required dopamine for the day.
      • Then come your basic civility criticisms and tone policing to make sure everyone treats you with the respect you deserve.
      • Contradictions are of course necessary to make sure your position is represented and to make it harder for opposing views to get traction.
      • A few counterarguments here and there make sure that you get a bit of research done in order to be able to form new arguments. This is a good idea as arguments age over time and need to be replaced every so often.
      • A refutation is of course a long-term source of dopamine that you can refer back to in the upcoming days for a quick hit by marvelling at your own argument.
      • If you have taken care of all your daily internet argument requirements and still have time left, why then you get to do some name-calling. As a treat.