Dave Winer ☕️Sep 30, 2023
A little advice about social media from someone who has been on social media since it has existed. You don’t have to argue. When someone wants to argue with you, you should block them. There is no good outcome possible from arguing on social media.
Show threadAria at the keyboard

@davew I so very disagree, but also you're not wrong.

There's such a world of difference between constructive argument and just arguing on the Internet.

Both people actually have to be interested in truths, not winning a side.

Sep 30, 2023 at 2:14pmWeb
Show threadAria at the keyboardSep 30, 2023

And if someone's interested in winning, it's worth leaving a note for the audience and then bailing, because there's no resolution to be found. Arguing more only amplifies the other person's message. So make your argument _to the audience_ and then decline further engagement, blocking if needed.

It's a total power move even if it doesn't feel like one.