Don't argue on the Internet, it's pointless

Don't argue on the Internet: any dispute here — it's a battle lost in advance.

On the question of discussions on the Internet Lifehacker all over the world were divided into two groups. Some trolls are classification and typology of the interlocutors, persuasively arguing that the debate on the Internet need to maintain if you follow some rules. Others avoid flame wars with other users and suggest to adhere to the principle "the only way to win an argument is to avoid it". David Makrani, writer and Creator of the blog You Are Not So Smart, believes that the confrontation on the Internet — it's a losing battle, as any argument will only strengthen the belief of the interlocutor in his point of view.

Before you publish your review, reread it and count to ten

But if we can't resist from arguing with a stranger on the Network, what rules should be followed in this delicate matter? First, avoid the trolls. There's a difference between to mate with harmful and quite aggressive, but at least a real person, and that situation, when you become the victim of anonymous provocation. Second, don't overuse metaphors and similes. You would think that this method vividly and more effectively communicate their views to the opponent, but in fact you only provoke his response vague comments. Thirdly, before you publish your review, reread it and count to ten. If the desire to publish it will remain, nothing can be done — is to let off steam.

David Makrani, author of "the Psychology of stupid. Misconceptions that prevent us to live"

"Of dispute on the Internet, it is impossible to emerge victorious. When your uncle starts in online mode to prove that Barack Obama was a secret member of the Muslim society of the Illuminati, you perceive these statements to put it mildly, with mistrust.

Of dispute on the Internet, it is impossible to emerge victorious

No matter how vehemently you argue and how many facts from Google will find itself in the confirmation, you will only strengthen his own opinion. This effect is called counter-fire"

 

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