submitted 1 year ago by Lengsel@lemmy.ca to c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.ca

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Why are people quick to ban or block because a comment makes them angry, rather than engage, debate or respectfully strongly disagree and leave the discussion at that?

Why can't people handle talking with someone who has a completely different view who can explain why they are against something that was said?

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[-] marshadow@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

If I make a spelling, grammar, or word choice error, or am unable to find a noun and have to describe the thing, then my entire point is invalidated. If I fail to accurately translate my shapeless, interwoven web of thought-color-shape-idea into paragraphs the other party can understand, they now have reason to regard everyone who holds my position as too stupid to be allowed to speak.
Insisting on a debate can be sometimes (but not always) a tactic used by people who want to wear out the other side.
The same reason I block, mute, and ignore advertisements: I get to decide how to spend my attention.

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