Any time I see it in practice, it always comes across as incredibly condescending and frequently flat-out wrong, because the person attempting to steelman has

Any time I see it in practice, it always comes across as incredibly condescending and frequently flat-out wrong, because the person attempting to steelman has usually not done the work to understand everything that goes into the other position. I prefer charitable interpretation (https://effectiviology.com/principle-of-charity/ https://effectiviology.com/principle-of-charity/) which is a good platform for learning about the other's position, and potentially helping them strengthen their position for themselves.