I suppose that specifically I am wondering if there are any things you do to perhaps:
- stay calm
- calm the other person down
- get them to understand you better
- understand their point of view
- diffuse trolls
- just be a good person who wants to participate in a conversation that enhances your understanding of others, different cultures, and the world and how it works
Strike 2 and 3, those are beyond your control. Don’t even bother engaging trolls even to diffuse them, they’re only interested in popping off. 1, 4 and 6 seem decent. Also remember to just keep in keeping on, some folk just want to cause mayhem and discord.
I definitely concur. 1, 4, and 6 are solid.
#2: No one in the history of people being told to “calm down” has ever calmed down, so I wouldn’t get your hopes up at being the first to succeed at that.
#3: Like the commenter above said, that’s outside your control. However, if they ask for clarification on something you said, and you’re pretty sure they’re sincerely asking, then by all means.
#5: Yeah, they’re just there for the mayhem. Block and move on.
write in the largest text for readability and assert dominance
Sorry but 3 I would say write clearly, with studies and make sure you are well educated in the points you are making.
I don’t think people are apposed to being told differently, although I would say don’t exhaust yourself repeating these point. Some people are opposed to your ideas and that’s fine
You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink.
No you can’t force ideas on someone. I thought I was more describing the leading to water part
I was being pithy for entertainment purposes, mostly my own. I apologize if I offended or created a misunderstanding.
Not offended, just thought I had worded my comment in a way that confused. Thank you
I remember the early internet days when the rule was “don’t feed the trolls.” Feels like that definitely got lost somewhere.