I agree with the part of this sentiment.
drop the phone or press back and go next if it feels toxic enough
I think people don’t know how harmful the internet can be especially when there sucked into it. doomscrolling can be one hella a drug. As you get sucked into all the latest headlines gossip and drama. Sometimes you might struggle to put the phone down. Due to all this
But I also disagree with this point
points don’t matter. And you don’t deserve anyone a debate
Isn’t the purpose of the Internet to challenge debate and share ideas/infomation with other people.
Isn’t the purpose of the Internet to challenge debate and share ideas/infomation with other people.
That is a good mindset to have, the problem is that you’re going to interact with a lot of people that do not argue in good faith and aren’t interested in debate as much as “winning” the argument using any tactic possible. These people and these arguments will suck your time, energy and sanity and give nothing in return. The best tactic for your own good is therefore to realise that you do not have to respect people that do not respect you, and spend your time and energy more wisely elsewhere.
I’m not saying don’t debate issues that are important to you btw, just be mindful of the circumstances where you do.
I think people don’t know how harmful the internet can be especially when there sucked into it. doomscrolling can be one hella a drug. As you get sucked into all the latest headlines gossip and drama. Sometimes you might struggle to put the phone down. Due to all this
But I also disagree with this point
Isn’t the purpose of the Internet to challenge debate and share ideas/infomation with other people.
That is a good mindset to have, the problem is that you’re going to interact with a lot of people that do not argue in good faith and aren’t interested in debate as much as “winning” the argument using any tactic possible. These people and these arguments will suck your time, energy and sanity and give nothing in return. The best tactic for your own good is therefore to realise that you do not have to respect people that do not respect you, and spend your time and energy more wisely elsewhere.
I’m not saying don’t debate issues that are important to you btw, just be mindful of the circumstances where you do.