I would like to argue that being a jerk even devalues the argument one is making. Because through being a jerk (which requires as much effort as bringing it in

I would like to argue that being a jerk even devalues the argument one is making. Because through being a jerk (which requires as much effort as bringing it in a more neutral way), one provides proof of subjective involvement. This subjective involvement detracts from your credibility as a source of reason.