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[-] FabledAepitaph@lemmy.world -5 points 8 months ago

This happens every time I throw out an opinion that's even slightly controversial on Lemmy. Eventually, people realize they're wrong and they can't give me an actual counter point. So they resort to basically what's happening now, which is derailing the conversation by refusing to elaborate when I ask in good faith what they mean. This time, it's some apparent irony that they won't explain, probably because it doesn't even exist. Maybe the person doesn't respond because they are afraid I'll just dismantle their point again.

I mean, I can go back and reread all of messages from the mass of dissenters and try to to rationalize whatever "irony" it is they're talking about, but irony is subjective. And now were left with this permanent internet monument where nobody was able to actually throw out any counter arguments with real substance to them. So I guess I win?

[-] null@slrpnk.net 5 points 8 months ago

You can't seriously be this stupid, but maybe you are so I'll throw you a bone.

You're "arguing" that someone's writing is coming across poorly to the audience and hurting their point. In a thread where the voting record clearly indicates that your writing is coming off poorly to the audience.

Didn't think that needed such a blatant explanation, but here we are.

[-] FabledAepitaph@lemmy.world -5 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

You know you've won a discussion when the other person has resorted to calling you stupid, because they can't think of anything worhwhile to say. That's the best indicator that you've lost.

I love it.

[-] null@slrpnk.net 3 points 8 months ago

Ahahaha!

Sure bud, go ahead and chalk this up as a win for yourself. You clearly need it.

🤡

[-] HikingVet@lemmy.ca 3 points 8 months ago

You, didn’t do shit other than complain how someone responded to a question.

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