Title. I thought it deserves it’s own post. Any comments appreciated.
The comment you’re replying to sounds like it might be sarcastic, but not sure without being able to hear the tone.
I browse All and sometimes see content from this community and I’m not completely on board with all of you…
But, that was a very good response. You’ve acted like and adult. It’s very rare on the internet.
“Dick”, the censored word is “Dick”, kids.
This is not US cable TV. Let’s keep it that way.
You’re far more patient than I ever could be. Good one you. It’s conversations like these that change people’s minds. If not OC, than those less stubborn who read the interaction.
Yes this is my own post. Yes, I’m not very humble. But thanks for your compliment.
Being nice and understanding had proven to help change minds, rather than forcing them to get all defensive and everything.
Apparently he lives far away from everything, so not driving for him is not a realistic option. He did say on his own as well, that he shouldn’t be in the community.
Don’t bother trying to change their minds, you won’t do it. It’s generally done in bad faith.
Instead, aim to make other readers think. An uncontested comment is seen as supported by the larger community. Just contesting it makes a big difference. If you can educate, at the same time, all the better.
The right has been using this trick for years. It makes their opinion seem disproportionately supported.
Is this gatekeeping?
