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[–] who8mydamnoreos@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (13 children)

Is it valid criticism? Do you focus more on winning the argument than finding the truth?

Considering they're asking us how to win at such a dialogue, I've got to say, probably.

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[–] Texas_Hangover@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

I don't "have to" anything. It just often works out that way.

[–] Markimus@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

"Really?" "What makes you say that?"

[–] JWBananas@startrek.website 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)
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[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Related: if they call you a smartass, a retort I like is "I'd rather be a smartass than a dumbass"🤷

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[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Somewhat related...

For people that say they do stupid stuff simply because they have the right to, I say this in return:

"Well I have the right to wipe my ass with a pinecone, but that doesn't mean it's the right thing to do."

[–] DLSantini@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago
[–] electrogamerman@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Honestly, just punch them in the face. Bitches gotta bitch

[–] creation7758@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

Waiting for op to say the last word to everyone commenting

[–] journey01@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago
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