• mathemachristian [he/him]
    hexbear
    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]
          hexbear
          9
          edit-2
          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]
            hexbear
            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