How to partake in a discussion without being argumentative?

[Pierce Dalton]

Any ideas, boys and girls of OT?

Oh... "by agreeing with the other side" is not a valid answer.

After all, if there's no disagreement, it ain't a discussion.

Btw, aren't arguing and discussing synonyms?

[Here is my card]

Yes... I mean no... I dunno... would you like some coffee?

[Pierce Dalton]

Цитата допису Here is my card:

Yes... I mean no... I dunno... would you like some coffee?

Yes, pls kind Sir. Do you have some cookies too?

[EpirusWarriorμολὼνλαβέ]

If it becomes argumentative simply Ignore who ever is talking, and that's it. Wasting time.

[Shiro♌]

Discussions do require two, sometimes even more, sides to make it work.
If there's no agreement or no disagreement, it can't be called discussion anymore.

Besides suggesting something, I have no idea how else do you plan to participate in discussions.. Unless keeping a watch over what's happening or going on here is considered as such, which I do doubt it is.

Oh, yeah! How about moderating? You are, in a way, taking part in the discussion.. In a way..

[Sixtyfivekills]

Don't take things too seriously and realize that whatever you say in a forum won't have much impact, if at all.




I'm not against it though, it makes for some highly entertaining threads.

[Pierce Dalton]

Цитата допису EpirusWarriorμολὼνλαβέ:

If it becomes argumentative simply Ignore who ever is talking, and that's it. Wasting time.

That's a good advice, but it doesn't really answer the question at hand.

[calembredaine]

you add imo, tbh, ngl every three sentances. you write your personal experiences, not (what you believe are) oh so absolute facts. you don't dismiss what the others say, just that it does not really fit in your own perspective.

sry to say you can't do that much either. arguments are actually a natural process. what's avoidable is making garbage arguments where people just try to have the last word without the slightest ounce of good faith.

[EpirusWarriorμολὼνλαβέ]

Цитата допису Pierce Dalton:

Цитата допису EpirusWarriorμολὼνλαβέ:

If it becomes argumentative simply Ignore who ever is talking, and that's it. Wasting time.

That's a good advice, but it doesn't really answer the question at hand.

The point is kinda answering it, stick to yours points, you not here to change people mind but rather giving facts and participating in it. If it becomes argumentive simple ignore them and move on, because after that point is waste of time.

[Dom]

What's wrong with being argumentative? You would first have to explain that because argumentation is actually a combination of various factors. If there is some part of being argumentative that you do not approve or like, then it's possible to tune that part down a little.

Some topics can be discussed without being argumentative while others cannot. There is variation. You can avoid topics that lean towards argumentation.

[Pierce Dalton]

Цитата допису EpirusWarriorμολὼνλαβέ:

Цитата допису Pierce Dalton:

That's a good advice, but it doesn't really answer the question at hand.

The point is kinda answering it, stick to your own ideas, you not here to change people mind. If it becomes argumentive simple ignore them and move on.

I totally see your point, but that actually is refraining from partaking.

[Pierce Dalton]

Цитата допису Dom:

What's wrong with being argumentative? You would first have to explain that because argumentation is actually a combination of various factors. If there is some part of being argumentative that you do not approve or like, then it's possible to tune that part down a little.

Some topics can be discussed without being argumentative while others cannot. There is variation. You can avoid topics that lean towards argumentation.

Imo? Nothing =D

[EpirusWarriorμολὼνλαβέ]

Цитата допису Pierce Dalton:

Цитата допису EpirusWarriorμολὼνλαβέ:

The point is kinda answering it, stick to your own ideas, you not here to change people mind. If it becomes argumentive simple ignore them and move on.

I totally see your point, but that actually is refraining from partaking.

The point is it gets to argumentive it has become lost cause because it get to a point that is just arguing. Those who have facts and can counter at any time with facts and well structured counter points, rather than arguing.

[Dom]

Цитата допису Pierce Dalton:

Цитата допису Dom:

What's wrong with being argumentative? You would first have to explain that because argumentation is actually a combination of various factors. If there is some part of being argumentative that you do not approve or like, then it's possible to tune that part down a little.

Some topics can be discussed without being argumentative while others cannot. There is variation. You can avoid topics that lean towards argumentation.

Imo? Nothing =D

Best answer.

[Moogal™]

Being fact based is a good thing, i guess. Being well read in a certain subject helps.

[TwisterCat]

Have fun. It's better to troll lightheartedly, than frustrate seriously. It's a new form of forum, not the ancient forum for forming fresh ideas and friendships. It's a net-zero game, you only win how you feel, and you don't feel any better if you fight.