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		nicbou on April 12, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The endgames of bad faith communication I have stopped playing, and it turned out to be the winning move. I get involved in conversations, but not in heated debates. I don't even dignify bad faith responses with an answer. Participation is optional. If it's pointless and unpleasant, I don't bother anymore.

ohwellhere on April 12, 2022 [–]

I try to do the same, now. From my perspective, a prerequisite is divorcing conversation from the concept of "winning."

nicbou on April 12, 2022 | [–]

Same here, although I just redefine winning to learning something new, seeing a different perspective or refining my own position. It's all about exchanging information.

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