Something in the literary department, and just online writing

>>9381178
Debates accomplish nothing. You realise this once you become an adult.

>>9381252
It accomplishes nothing if your measurement of accomplishment is wheter or not you convinced the opposing part.

nah

>>9381178
It's either a polite way to dismiss a weak point, or a persuasive delivery system for a straw man.

>>9381178
I think you're overstating the case a bit. Sure, it can be fucking annoying, but you seem to be insisting that positions have no nuance or room for concession.

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>>9381348
>Sure, it can be fucking annoying, but

>>9381348
You motherfucker

>>9381252
elaborate pls, sounds like bullshit bruv

>>9381267
How would you measure the accomplishment of a debate?

>>9381267
I fully disagree with this. I've seen many debates occur that have been beneficial to all parties involved.

>>9381178
maybe reading isn't for you

>>9381392
alright millennial faggot

>>9381396
If you are 37 and browsing /lit/ you have bigger problems than the word "sure"

>>9381396
lol just tryna get your goat my man, and i succeeded

>>9381178
sure.

>>9381387
By how well you persuaded the audience.

>>9381388
Nobody said that it wasn't beneficial, just that you will always fail if think winning a debate means that your opponent will admit to changing their mind.

>>9381252
more or less this

>>9381178
I usually use sure sarcastically
I dont discuss things with people, people are fucking morons (not that im really all that smart)

>>9381756
>I dont discuss things with people

The first step towards enlightenment. Good for you, anon.

>>9381777
have you tried talking to people? or do you study at some chintzy place like st johns?

>>9381252
Yes; debates are like masturbating and other people judge you for it instead of thinking for themselves about the topic.

>>9381374
Sure, I'm a motherfucker. But I think I've made my point.

>>9381790
>or do you study at some chintzy place like st johns?

shots fired

>>9381790
>have you tried talking to people?

Not since March of 2004. The last time I came in contact with another human's skin was 1999.

I am divine.

>>9381252
>>9381267
you can persuade the others involved sometimes, it definitely depends on the stubbornness of their character

I've had strong views on certain subjects and then was proven wrong, and although didn't 100% admit it at the time, I researched it further and changed my opinion on it

because people want to save face (especially if they have huge egos) don't expect for them to admit they are wrong, and don't let a debate get autismal and aggressive

>>9381811
jealous maybe idk anymore