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I'm not using debate tactics and not accusing others of doing it. I'm just debating. If you do want to switch topic to debate tactics, you should first re-read

by hbrn 4y ago

I'm not using debate tactics and not accusing others of doing it. I'm just debating. If you do want to switch topic to debate tactics, you should first re-read your own comments: they are full of strawman arguments, deflections, condescension and are quite demeaning in general. Hopefully acting like a butthurt teenager is a debate tactic too, not your personality.

the_af 4y ago
"Butthurt teenager". Ah, resorting to insults now? "Despite your best effort, you still learned something today." How would you say the above line ranks in the goal of "I hope to lose every debate" and "just listen" mindset?
- hbrn 4y ago
  > "Butthurt teenager". Ah, resorting to insults now? Again, re-read your own comments. I've matched a fraction of your insults and you're already getting upset. > How would you say the above line ranks in the goal of "I hope to lose every debate" and "just listen" mindset? It doesn't rank well at all. Good thing I never claimed to have a "just listen" mindset. In fact, I said I disagree with it.
  - the_af 4y ago
    > you're already getting upset Am I upset? You sound upset yourself. > Good thing I never claimed to have a "just listen" mindset. In fact, I said I disagree with it. It raises the question of what you were trying to debate with me then. Could you summarize what you think my initial comment was arguing?
    - hbrn 4y ago
      > Could you summarize what you think my initial comment was arguing? In a lame "gotcha" attempt you took author's words extremely literally: "Let's see how you lose a debate against 2 x 2 = 5 believer. Haha, I'm so smart." Now, which one do you think is more likely: - Author meant to say that literally every debate is worth losing - You (likely on purpose) misunderstood the point author is trying to make What do you really think is the point author was trying to make? Can you explain in your own words?
      - the_af 4y ago
        > In a lame "gotcha" attempt you took author's words extremely literally: "Let's see how you lose a debate against 2 x 2 = 5 believer. Haha, I'm so smart." Have you read the HN guidelines? > You (likely on purpose) misunderstood Ah, we have a mind reader! > Can you explain in your own words? I can, but I won't for you, because it would be fruitless. No need to reply: you won. You won big time. Have a cookie.

by hbrn 4y ago

the_af 4y ago

"Butthurt teenager". Ah, resorting to insults now? "Despite your best effort, you still learned something today." How would you say the above line ranks in the goal of "I hope to lose every debate" and "just listen" mindset?

hbrn 4y ago
> "Butthurt teenager". Ah, resorting to insults now? Again, re-read your own comments. I've matched a fraction of your insults and you're already getting upset. > How would you say the above line ranks in the goal of "I hope to lose every debate" and "just listen" mindset? It doesn't rank well at all. Good thing I never claimed to have a "just listen" mindset. In fact, I said I disagree with it.
- the_af 4y ago
  > you're already getting upset Am I upset? You sound upset yourself. > Good thing I never claimed to have a "just listen" mindset. In fact, I said I disagree with it. It raises the question of what you were trying to debate with me then. Could you summarize what you think my initial comment was arguing?
  - hbrn 4y ago
    > Could you summarize what you think my initial comment was arguing? In a lame "gotcha" attempt you took author's words extremely literally: "Let's see how you lose a debate against 2 x 2 = 5 believer. Haha, I'm so smart." Now, which one do you think is more likely: - Author meant to say that literally every debate is worth losing - You (likely on purpose) misunderstood the point author is trying to make What do you really think is the point author was trying to make? Can you explain in your own words?
    - the_af 4y ago
      > In a lame "gotcha" attempt you took author's words extremely literally: "Let's see how you lose a debate against 2 x 2 = 5 believer. Haha, I'm so smart." Have you read the HN guidelines? > You (likely on purpose) misunderstood Ah, we have a mind reader! > Can you explain in your own words? I can, but I won't for you, because it would be fruitless. No need to reply: you won. You won big time. Have a cookie.