5 Sanity-Saving Tips for Arguing on the Internet
5 Sanity-Saving Tips for
Arguing on the Internet.
With less than a year until the highly
contentious 2020 U.S. presidential election,
these tips from 'The New York Times' will
likely come in handy.
1. Practice Empathy.
A good way to do this is to ask a
person with an opposing viewpoint
to explain their stance. You'll gain a
sense of why they hold their opinion.
2. Don't post when
you're in a bad mood.
Prevent downward spirals. Don’t participate in toxic discussions. Nothing good will come out of it, Dr. Jure Leskovec, Stanford University,
via 'The New York Times'.
3. Pay close attention to language.
When a person uses "we" rather than
"I" to explain their opinion, it can "indicate a
diluted sense of group responsibility for the
view." Such people are more difficult to persuade.
4. Put a limit on replies.
Studies have found that more
than three replies amounts to a
waste of effort in terms of actually
changing someone's mind.
5. Take your time before posting.
Experts recommend taking a
breath and considering the intention
of your post. Is it meant to help?
Or something else?
Arguing on the Internet.
With less than a year until the highly
contentious 2020 U.S. presidential election,
these tips from 'The New York Times' will
likely come in handy.
1. Practice Empathy.
A good way to do this is to ask a
person with an opposing viewpoint
to explain their stance. You'll gain a
sense of why they hold their opinion.
2. Don't post when
you're in a bad mood.
Prevent downward spirals. Don’t participate in toxic discussions. Nothing good will come out of it, Dr. Jure Leskovec, Stanford University,
via 'The New York Times'.
3. Pay close attention to language.
When a person uses "we" rather than
"I" to explain their opinion, it can "indicate a
diluted sense of group responsibility for the
view." Such people are more difficult to persuade.
4. Put a limit on replies.
Studies have found that more
than three replies amounts to a
waste of effort in terms of actually
changing someone's mind.
5. Take your time before posting.
Experts recommend taking a
breath and considering the intention
of your post. Is it meant to help?
Or something else?