-- Posted by pumpkin475 at 11:18 am on July 4, 2009 i'm sick of those people that scoff/mock people who argue or debate over the internet (oti) i find that it's actually a very good thing. obviously, you most likely wont win your debate cus most people dont take internet debates seriously....and even if you present a non-retortable, staggering argument, that person will go on thinking they were right anyway BUT i really find debating oti to be a great way to expand your own views and see things the way others might how many chances throughout the day do you get to discuss an issue you deem important? not many. but on sites like LW, you just post a new topic expressing how you feel and voila! a whole train of responses come your way, expressing agreements, new ways to look at it, and disagreements and when you get in a situation in real life where you are debating, you will be all the more practiced on that subject. this time, when they make a point that had taken you aback beforehand due to not knowing the answer or how to reply, you'll have already figured out your answer and will contribute to your argument with it see? arguing oti isn't something to laugh at someone about. its really great intellectual exercise. just as long as a person doesn't become obsessed with debating oti..... and starts fights all the time for the silly enjoyment of it......that's just stupid -- Posted by DaisyMontana at 11:19 am on July 4, 2009 Yes I know... An example would be me against LW. -- Posted by sub800 at 11:19 am on July 4, 2009 i haven't seen people who make fun of normal debating/arguing i've seen em make fun of dumbasses actually getting angry though -- Posted by DangerouslyDisturbed at 11:20 am on July 4, 2009 You realise you can argue in person as well? -- Posted by GoodFairy13 at 11:21 am on July 4, 2009 Theres a thin line between debate and argument. -- Posted by Total Destruction at 11:22 am on July 4, 2009 Your rant makes sense to me -- Posted by pumpkin475 at 11:23 am on July 4, 2009 Quote: from DangerouslyDisturbed at 11:20 am on July 4, 2009 You realise you can argue in person as well? i'm saying ou dont get as many called-for situations to in real life. like just randomly walking up to people saying something like "porn should be outlawed" and then having a whole lot of people arguing and this whole mess happens. and it wasn't even called for because everyone was trying to enjoy their day.... people get a lot more serious and heated about things in real life. but oti, you just post a topic and can still talk about it -- Posted by GlassHearts at 11:26 am on July 4, 2009 I prefer discussing stuff in person, otherwise it seems pointless.