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[–]Chipit[S] 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

When people launch personal attacks, you bet your ass I point them to the pyramid of debate. An insult isn't an argument.

If they had actual arguments, they would use them. But they don't, and my point made them feel bad. So they have to reply...somehow. The personal attack is just the ticket.

[–]magnora7 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

If they had actual arguments, they would use them.

People do have actual arguments. But instead of addressing them you go "This is a personal attack, you're dragging discussion down the pyramid of debate" which itself drags discussion down the pyramid of debate because you're refusing to address any points people bring up. Why is actually answering the questions posed to you so difficult for you?

[–]Chipit[S] 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

You spend a lot of time hating your fellow man

How is anyone supposed to address an "argument" like that? It's not an argument, it's an insult.

[–]FormosaOolong 2 insightful - 3 fun2 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 3 fun -  (0 children)

It's n observation. Followed by suggestions.