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re: How many of you like to debate online?
Posted on 9/16/16 at 11:05 am to PorkRoast
Posted on 9/16/16 at 11:05 am to PorkRoast
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We're at a point where no one can voice their opinions without being labeled.
Man, this is so spot on and you read my mind. I was coming to say that everyone is trying to compartmentalize the opposition.
This is especially seen if someone says they're voting for Trump. I consider myself a Meritocratist, and by extensión a loose Socialist but am in complete opposition to Hillary Clinton.
So I have these debates and get called racist, bigoted, xenophobic -- before we've even unpacked anything.
If anyone is going to debate, ask questions instead of telling someone what they believe.
Posted on 9/16/16 at 11:28 am to StrawsDrawnAtRandom
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everyone is trying to compartmentalize the opposition.
Yup. It's been trending that way for decades, but I think the primary effect of social media and the 24/7 news cycle has been an accelerated deterioration of actual political discourse. We talk past each about politics now, but we don't exchange ideas anymore. It's a race to demonize/discredit the other side. We make up our minds about issues ahead of time instead of evaluating facts. Again, not new phenomena, but everyone having a bully pulpit (and lacking discretion to go with it the majority of the time) just creates a cauldron of cacophony that is a far cry from being constructive, IMO.
Posted on 9/16/16 at 11:31 am to TbirdSpur2010
Umm I do not know if I debate anymore online, because people who differ from you usually start name calling and that is not a debate, but rather an argument.
It really gets me that certain people think because they played in Junior High or HS and do well in fantasy they can run or understand certain sports and the intricacies of the behind the scenes stuff. This type of thinking has now permeated all areas of discussion, including homes.
It really gets me that certain people think because they played in Junior High or HS and do well in fantasy they can run or understand certain sports and the intricacies of the behind the scenes stuff. This type of thinking has now permeated all areas of discussion, including homes.
This post was edited on 9/16/16 at 11:35 am
Posted on 9/16/16 at 11:40 am to TbirdSpur2010
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Yup. It's been trending that way for decades, but I think the primary effect of social media and the 24/7 news cycle has been an accelerated deterioration of actual political discourse. We talk past each about politics now, but we don't exchange ideas anymore. It's a race to demonize/discredit the other side. We make up our minds about issues ahead of time instead of evaluating facts. Again, not new phenomena, but everyone having a bully pulpit (and lacking discretion to go with it the majority of the time) just creates a cauldron of cacophony that is a far cry from being constructive, IMO.
Yep, all of this. It's funny, because I've lost friends on Facebook for political beliefs, yet I've never been asked once what mine are. Social Media has changed everything, and whether it's good or bad we shall soon see.
Posted on 9/16/16 at 11:55 am to StrawsDrawnAtRandom
Oh there's no doubt it is bad. It serves no constructive purpose. I have friends on FB that will constantly post (and I mean constantly) about the national anthem deal and calls everyone close minded if they disagree with it. I see them get told "well you're white so you don't know what it's like". Possibly true, but their comments aren't denouncing the reason, but the act itself. Some have strong views regarding supporting the troops and that's it.
All I can say is the mute button is best thing Facebook could invent. I can't wait for politics to not be discussed for another 4 years.
All I can say is the mute button is best thing Facebook could invent. I can't wait for politics to not be discussed for another 4 years.
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