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> you have been in bad faith for this entire conversation repeatedly failing to grasp this point No. I am repeatedly failing to understand why you're trying so

> you have been in bad faith for this entire conversation repeatedly failing to grasp this point No. I am repeatedly failing to understand why you're trying so hard to make this point. To me. I simply stated my thoughts. I didn't try to prove anything, or ask to be converted or proven wrong on something that I thought was obviously enough subjective. > this is clearly malicious Yes, I maliciously tried explaining why I think the way I do after being needlessly challenged in it. I wasn't trying to convince anyone or win some intellectual debate. I still don't understand where the problem is. This comment thread is everything I wish HN wasn't like.

James_K 2y ago
I think I understand your issue now. I stated my opinion (made an argument) and then you stated your opposing opinion (made a counter argument) and this chain continued in a format called a debate. Basically, you want to be able to argue with me, but you think I shouldn't argue with you. Not really fair, is it? If you don't want an argument, then you have to stop making posts which can be replied to. Most people will assume you are trying to argue with them if you keep making arguments at them, and while you may not want these arguments to be interpreted as arguments, they fundamentally are arguments and you can't expect other people not to notice that.
- MildlySerious 2y ago
  For one of us rubbing people the wrong way in nested threads is not a recurring theme. I'm elated to be receiving advice from a pro. Thanks.
  - James_K 2y ago
    > Snarky response with no substance designed to prompt further interaction. You are still displaying the problem behaviour despite having it clearly explained to you.
    - MildlySerious 2y ago
      What? Roping someone into a conversation they didn't intend to have? You don't say.
      - James_K 2y ago
        I must say, you do a lot of talking for someone who doesn't intend to converse.

James_K 2y ago

I think I understand your issue now. I stated my opinion (made an argument) and then you stated your opposing opinion (made a counter argument) and this chain continued in a format called a debate. Basically, you want to be able to argue with me, but you think I shouldn't argue with you. Not really fair, is it? If you don't want an argument, then you have to stop making posts which can be replied to. Most people will assume you are trying to argue with them if you keep making arguments at them, and while you may not want these arguments to be interpreted as arguments, they fundamentally are arguments and you can't expect other people not to notice that.

MildlySerious 2y ago
For one of us rubbing people the wrong way in nested threads is not a recurring theme. I'm elated to be receiving advice from a pro. Thanks.
- James_K 2y ago
  > Snarky response with no substance designed to prompt further interaction. You are still displaying the problem behaviour despite having it clearly explained to you.
  - MildlySerious 2y ago
    What? Roping someone into a conversation they didn't intend to have? You don't say.
    - James_K 2y ago
      I must say, you do a lot of talking for someone who doesn't intend to converse.