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I've been doing this for some time now. Even if it's something that I consider important.

I just don't see the value in participating in a discussion that I have seen countless times already where the same points and arguments happen over and over again. One that I know wilI turn ugly. It's exhausting and I've decided to just opt-out.

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[–] hanrahan@slrpnk.net 1 points 5 months ago

Several I never comment on or engage with, several I comment on and very few topics I engage with.

[–] Nacktmull@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

I certainly do. Every internet community is a bubble and I do not appreciate getting into fights with a brigade of people who hate me just for having an opinion that does not align with their dogma.

[–] Nachorella@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 5 months ago (2 children)

That's probably smart. Even with important things I don't think online arguments have ever swayed anyone. I like being an annoying vegan and arguing about it occasionally, but sometimes it's just frustrating and I have to disconnect for a while.

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[–] 1984@lemmy.today 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Absolutely and specially in this place. But most topics are ok.

Just pretend that we all vaccinate when we are told and you will be fine. :)

[–] unn@lemmy.ca 1 points 5 months ago
[–] kaffiene@lemmy.world 0 points 5 months ago

Yeah, there are a few things I can't discuss. I was trying to discuss antisemitism with a group of Jewish people and that was clearly a discussion where there was no point even conversing. Merely asking for information was too much. It's a shame because I've learned a lot from various groups who have expanded my world view by sharing their understanding with me. But ultimately I think any area of discussion can end up being painful and pointless if the people you're conversing with have immovable beliefs - climate change, identity politics, socialism /capitalism are all possible tar-pits

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