Current Events > I've been getting in pointless arguments on CE for far too long

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It's at the point now where I'll write out a full response for a reply that hasn't even come yet but I know is coming, just to save a bit of time.

"He's definitely going to say that. Yep, and here's what I'll say to that. Type type type." - That's my thinking.
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I've observed that a lot of people imply they hate being regulars on this board, but very few of them leave.
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Sometimes you gotta let the dude know what's real, though.
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I Just typed up a great response but deleted it because its not that serious
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So you're not so much interested in a discussion, but in ' winning' an internet argument?
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R1masher posted...

I Just typed up a great response but deleted it because its not that serious

I do this so much. it's why I'm excellent at lurking
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I feel you. Christ, I just had the same damn issue on Facebook. I wrote it three days in advance and then just picked paragraphs from it without even needing to edit as people responded. This hobby is wasting my life and is proof that I/we/one should be writing didactic books instead.

Dat_Cracka_Jax posted...

So you're not so much interested in a discussion, but in ' winning' an internet argument?

No, it means his rationale and logic are sound and that he understands the opposing view in a comprehensive enough way that he can preempt likely retorts by the other side.
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fight me irl, ill pay for your plane ticket, hotel, & give u a $20 per diem
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I feel that pain, tc. I find myself trolling more and more just to deal with the monotony.

Like whoever posted above me. Fuck that guy.
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VanananaHeyHey posted...

I feel you. Christ, I just had the same damn issue on Facebook. I wrote it three days in advance and then just picked paragraphs from it without even needing to edit as people responded. This hobby is wasting my life and is proof that I/we/one should be writing didactic books instead.

Dat_Cracka_Jax posted...

So you're not so much interested in a discussion, but in ' winning' an internet argument?

No, it means his rationale and logic are sound and that he understands the opposing view in a comprehensive enough way that he can preempt likely retorts by the other side.

And sometimes I just enjoy the sport of internet arguing, let's be real

Romulox28 posted...

fight me irl, ill pay for your plane ticket, hotel, & give u a $20 per diem

Only if u pick me up on ur motorcycle shirtless except for an open leather jacket
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pinky0926 posted...

It's at the point now where I'll write out a full response for a reply that hasn't even come yet but I know is coming, just to save a bit of time.

"He's definitely going to say that. Yep, and here's what I'll say to that. Type type type." - That's my thinking.

I actually saw this post coming. I had this sentence typed and ready 5 minutes before this topic was posted
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i used to do this as well, tc. then i realized all the dum dums I argued with were trolls
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I only use my cell to go on GameFAQs anymore (been that way for 5 years), and the most I'll type up is a just a few short paragraphs.

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R1masher posted...

I Just typed up a great response but deleted it because its not that serious

I read a lot of threads and a lot of times I might have a response but then its like why try, Im probably going to get youre so shook or some juvenile shit like that because so many people here are needlessly aggressive and abrasive over even the most innocuous things that actual controversial subjects arent worth wasnt my time.

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That's...pretty sad.

Might be time to take a break.
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TC thinking the problem is others not responding seriously to his pseudo intellectual walls of text, hmm. But as long as he's decided to stop posting those walls as often, I'll take it.
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KillerSlaw posted...

That's...pretty sad.

Might be time to take a break.

tell me about it
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pinky0926 posted...

KillerSlaw posted...

That's...pretty sad.

Might be time to take a break.

tell me about it

I took a break and it really helped I think. I wasn't like pre writing out responses or anything, but like 3 or 4 years ago I realized I was taking this place way too seriously and just stepped back.

I don't want to sound condescending or anything, but it really is just some dumb video game message board but it's hard to realize that when you're like really into it.
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MeIon Bread posted...

I've observed that a lot of people imply they hate being regulars on this board, but very few of them leave.

A cruel mistress.

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I'll get like that in heated discussions. You just gotta detach yourself and realize that it's a video game message board and nobody gives a shit, so you shouldn't either

Imagine getting so worked up over an online forum you literally have prewritten responses. Have you considered seeing someone for this anger?
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pinky0926 posted...

I've been getting in pointless arguments on CE for far too long

Wrong on so many levels.
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Whats your win/draw/lose score
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I disagree pinky

fight me

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pinky0926 posted...

And sometimes I just enjoy the sport of internet arguing, let's be real

the original esport
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PIITB415 posted...

Imagine getting so worked up over an online forum you literally have prewritten responses. Have you considered seeing someone for this anger?

i dont think he's saying that, just that it happens sometimes
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How I win e-arguments: "Agree to disagree".
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I've been getting in pointless arguments on CE for far too long

no you haven't! you're so wrong and here's why...
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So what TC is saying is that he can't think of an argument and is always wrong?

Excuse me while I spread my legs in my $200 jeans to assert my dominance and drink a beer from my fridge upstairs.
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