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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.

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Adam Sep 30, 2023

@davew isn’t this just a best practice in life? You can’t convince people who want to argue so just change the subject or avoid those people no matter the forum

“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.”

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rhempel

@DoubleA @davew there is a fine line between arguing and respectful challenge.

What I normally do what I'm curious or think I have input about something @davew (or anyone else) says or writes, I ask or give input briefly.

If they ask for more discussion then engage (respectfully) or else back off.

The problem I have is not annoying the other person first :-) It goes both ways - I assume the initial contact might be interpreted incorrectly, it's the second contact that counts!