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Social media as a platform to argue and discuss is a lost cause, social media tends to groom to some extent, the narcissistic trait in people, so long term memb

Social media as a platform to argue and discuss is a lost cause, social media tends to groom to some extent, the narcissistic trait in people, so long term members, when there are serious disagreements, rather than discuss in good faith with a willingness to concede even simple misconceptions, the member has invested heavily, as the account is either solidly linked to their real life, or more often as an identity they've crafted of how they like to see themselves. So IMO the article does hit rightly on a lot of points as per social media discussions. Though a lot of interesting stuff gets posted and people still will include info links, the outcome isn't quite the same IMO as within a forum or interest focused discussion group. I don't do social media, never did, never plan to.

autobodie 2y ago
I read this comment 3 times and that first paragraph just has too many commas.
- cratermoon 2y ago
  misplaced commas, even.
  - anenefan 2y ago
    Totally agree - apologies, looks like the monkey was at the keyboard again. It was well past the time I should be up and replying quickly despite even proof reading a couple of times - it was the last effort being the killer as I recall deciding it needed those extra commas ... lights on and no one home. Normally if I post the reply been sitting around for some time while I chew on it and check back if it's still relevant to the discussion, as such more replies end up not posted. If not a full stop after 'cause' the comma should have included 'as' afterwards, also so needed to be 'more so,' no comma after extent or members. > Social media as a platform to argue and discuss is a lost cause, as social media tends to groom to some extent the narcissistic trait in people, more so long term members, when there are serious disagreements, rather than discuss in good faith with a willingness to concede even simple misconceptions, the member has invested heavily, as the account is either solidly linked to their real life, or more often as an identity they've crafted of how they like to see themselves.

autobodie 2y ago

I read this comment 3 times and that first paragraph just has too many commas.

cratermoon 2y ago
misplaced commas, even.
- anenefan 2y ago
  Totally agree - apologies, looks like the monkey was at the keyboard again. It was well past the time I should be up and replying quickly despite even proof reading a couple of times - it was the last effort being the killer as I recall deciding it needed those extra commas ... lights on and no one home. Normally if I post the reply been sitting around for some time while I chew on it and check back if it's still relevant to the discussion, as such more replies end up not posted. If not a full stop after 'cause' the comma should have included 'as' afterwards, also so needed to be 'more so,' no comma after extent or members. > Social media as a platform to argue and discuss is a lost cause, as social media tends to groom to some extent the narcissistic trait in people, more so long term members, when there are serious disagreements, rather than discuss in good faith with a willingness to concede even simple misconceptions, the member has invested heavily, as the account is either solidly linked to their real life, or more often as an identity they've crafted of how they like to see themselves.