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[–] RestrictedAccount@lemmy.world 11 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I don’t think most of the people we are talking about are irrational.

They are arguing in bad faith.

It’s not that they are stupid, it’s that they’re stubborn.

And arguing against them actually poses risks because they will lie about what you said if they can use it to polish their lies.

[–] buddascrayon@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

I honestly wish I could upvote you more because this is exactly the problem.