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[–] 21 points 8 months ago (13 children)

Does intentionally antagonizing people like this actually lead to positive outcomes?

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  • [–] 47 points 8 months ago

    They don't see your refusal to stoop to their level as some kind of enlightened position - they see it as a weaker person kowtowing to their strength. The only reason these horrible people were under control for so long was because they believed progressive voices were unstoppably stronger and willing to use that strength. They won't go away until they believe that again.

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  • [–] 27 points 8 months ago

    They’re intentionally antagonising us first. Turnabout is fair play.

    Also, I would only recommend doing this online or in a large group where they either can’t physically hurt you or they won’t because you have backup. In my experience, this can set people off, yeah.

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  • [–] 41 points 8 months ago (2 children)

    Yes, it does.

    It helps to understand that your target isn't the bigoted asshat you mock. You're gonna lose him because he was already lost.

    Your targets are everyone else reading along, now or later.

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  • [–] 30 points 8 months ago*

    Holy shit yes. Thank you for saying this.

    This is important to remember in most public conversations, especially online. It especially helps to keep you grounded and prevent you from getting bent.

    You’re not arguing with a person, you’re performing to an audience. Talk to the people listening, not to the dipshit trying to rile you up.

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  • [–] 31 points 8 months ago

    It's not antagonising.

    They literally got where they are because no one told them they're fucking idiots, their opinions are shit, unacceptable and they need to stfu. They think it's silent assent. Put the cunts back down where they belong.

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