It also helps teach you about your own opinions, and helps you learn new things even if the person you're taking to is a moron (because you have to research stuff to debunk their bs)

Sometimes in public forums my goal is to show the neutral third parties who might stumble upon that thread to see for themselves which view is more reasonable. Bad faith arguments that are common sometimes need to be knocked down whenever and wherever it persists.

The fact I can see your comment makes me think I'm not on your block list yet, and that's a great thing. Yay!

No u

Ever convinced anyone with your well presented arguments?

It's not that deep. /s

I would argue that counter-trolling is stronger when successfully executed, but also recognize that it's not possible to learn this ability from a Jedi

If people dont like what they see on the fediverse, thats on them. You can easily block people, communities, instances on your own without cringe feudposting on a daily basis begging the admins to defederate a instance you dont personally agree with.

You could practice blocking people on me if you want. I actually like it when people block me to be honest.

no sexy girl it wasn't worth it

people still blindly support the arab terrorists because they hate jews

The block button is just how cowards prove that they can't back their own arguments. Real debates are resolved via TTRPG fist-fights!

Don't agree with me? Well, I went all-in on charisma, and I'm still recovering from that sandwich I found on a shelf in a haunted shop. So, y'know, go gentle.