I'm regretting getting into it with him. He has seemed to be more and more open to leftist ideals, but I know back in the day he was a fan of Reagan. We talk politics sometimes and both shit on antivaxxers. He despised Trump, and accepts my similar hatred of Biden. But I don't know. What good does it do to get into it with him? Also, I probably said some bullshit cringe anyway, and made bad points, or failed to make the actual relevant points. I'm wasted and curious what y'all think.
Texting is a low-resolution communication medium. Texting can come across as aggressive even if you meant them to be neutral because of this. I think you should discuss these things in person or on the phone instead, where you can communicate the emotional context that you want to.
With that said, I don't think you came across like an asshole. Texting is just a bad format for this kind of thing.
Texting is a low-resolution communication medium
disagree, it's even been shown that people lose concentration when they make eye contact. instant text message is the most meaning-rich medium for me, at least for anything that doesn't have to do with describing emotions
I don't think you were an asshole. You were having a discussion and you both expressed your opinions.
If you're still worried, you could always say something like "Sorry if I came across as an asshole, but it's something I'm passionate about."
I've had similar conversations with my older friends and relatives, and only the dumbest chuds stay mad.