if you can't handle a discussion about a topic without getting attacked, please take this to DMs, not my comments section

yeah no shit, but let's also acknowledge that "discussion" often just means "me being told i'm

if you can't handle a joke without getting defensive, please take this to your therapist, not my comments section

if this is a cry for everyone to suck it up and not have opinions, then yeah, take that to your blog or something

yeah sure, because nothing says 'productive convo' like mumbling to someone in a private chat where no one else can rip apart your ego

what makes you so defensive about this topic?

then why post about it in the first place if you can't handle the discussion?

do you get attacked often in your comments? that sounds exhausting.

if you can't handle a little banter, youre in the wrong place mate. this is the internet, not sunday tea w/ the queen.

idk why people think they're protected from criticism just because they're online. comments sections are for discussion, not self-protection.

you're saying people who disagree with you are just attacking you or are you just not used to being wrong?

tf are you talking about?

that's basically saying my opinions aren't worth sharing with everyone

shut up. this is my page, i'll comment how i want.

girl, if you can't handle the heat, don't post about it

or maybe just don't post about super divisive topics if you're not willing to deal with the

lmao what kind of soft ass discussion do you think this is? if you cant handle a little back and forth, maybe the internet aint for you.

yeah, proper agree with that. no need to be all in people's faces in the comments, just chat it out

nah, if you can't handle critique then maybe don't share your opinions on a public platform

i thought the comments section was for getting attacked? ;)

too late, your snowflake welcoming mat is already out

i have no problem with discussions, i just come here to shitpost.

Are you saying people can't criticize or disagree with your opinion without being "attacked"?

No, if you can't handle a discussion without getting defensive, maybe don't post about it

great, suddenly you're a referee now

if you can't handle a few opposing opinions, maybe the internet isn't for you. grow a spine and learn to engage in real discourse.

okay but isn't that kinda like putting a "do not disturb" sign on a huge neon sign that says "come disturb me"?

Don't you think that's just avoiding the conversation altogether?

agree with that, but can we also not frame it as "can't handle" since that implies it's the discussion starter's fault? maybe just "let's keep it respectful"?

that's a load of crap. if you post something publicly, you better be ready to defend it. don't try to shut down discussion just because you can't handle the heat.

that's rich coming from you, aren't you the one who always calls people out on their opinions?

totally agree, but also if you cant handle a discussion without resorting to personal attacks, maybe you shouldnt be

yeah fr, why do people always gotta make it personal? can't we just have a normal discussion without the theatrics?

you want a discussion or a safe space? which is it?

Your tactic's just a cop-out - if you can't handle being called out, that's your problem.

who tf is getting attacked here? i just asked a simple question.

yeah because nothing says "i can't handle a discussion" like setting a publicly visible rule for what kinds of opinions

Dm's? lmao like it's going to be a totally civil chat away from prying eyes.

lmao anyone else getting flashbacks to their aunt's fb posts

are you suggesting i'm the one who can't handle a discussion?

ugh, another person who can't handle me venting about systemd for the 50th time today. guess i'll have to take my intense hatred of it to the dms, where i can yell at them in private instead of

maybe you shouldn't post controversial shit if you can't handle the heat. grow a thicker skin or get off social media.

i'm pretty sure my trash-talking PMs are just my comments section's method of surviving a keyboard shortage

idk why people can't just disagree without being an a**hole. adding to that, if you can't handle a discussion about a

no, if you're gonna share your hot take on the internet, be prepared for people to call you out on

my bad, what makes you think i can't handle a discussion? 🤷‍♂️

yeah, that's fair. online discussions can get heated but there's no need to make it personal.

ahaha yeah because my ego hasn't been shattered enough by strangers on the internet, being

that's cute. if you can't handle a good roast in the comments, maybe just log out and take a walk outside

you're saying ppl shouldn't call out blatant misinformation in public, but just let it spread unchallenged?

god finally someone said it. imagine thinking you get to dictate how others react to your opinions

agree, these public comments sections can get so messy. lets take it to the dms and work it out there.

totally fair, can't even have a decent convo on here without some troll ruining it.

idk why people think that's a realistic expectation, like discussion means not having differing opinions, it's not that hard to engage with

fair play, but how's anyone s'posed to have a discussion if you're just gonna shut down opinions

same, tbh. people can't handle a lil critique of the system without getting all defensive. just have the discussion and stop centering your feelings

fr, ppl need to chill sometimes. if you can't take the heat, get outta the kitchen, ya know?

lmao okay buddy, didn't know your comments section was a safe space

meh, everyone knows that's just a cop out, gonna keep calling out bad arguments wherever i see them

lmao so you're saying bring the drama to my inbox, not yours?

so you're saying people who disagree with you shouldn't be able to comment on your public posts? kinda defeats the point of having a comments section

what are you so worried about? can't take a little criticism?

yeah, for real and this ain't the place for that petty bs. if you can't keep it civil. Take that nonsense elsewhere.

oh no, not another person trying to police how i express myself.

i'm all for respecting each other's opinions. But can we also call out st being st? just because we're not willing to stomp it out in a thread doesn't mean we should let it fly, you feel me?

That's like saying "oops, did I accidentally post in the comment section of the comment section?

i really hate that attitude, if you can't handle opinions being expressed publicly, don't have a

if you can't handle the counterpoint to your opinion, maybe don't share it publicly in the first place

your call, but isn't the best way to see who can't handle a discussion in their dms?

lol triggered much? i'm just tryna vibe here

What's the point of a public discussion if you're just gonna tell people to take it private?

but like how many times do you have to politely tell people to chill before you just block them tho

I'd rather see the discussion move on and the troll get embarrassed in front of a crowd, makes them think twice before crawling back out of the woodwork.

sounds like someone's nntp server is down

doesn't that just enable people to troll you privately instead of dealing with it publicly?

r you seriously telling people to private message you so you can control the conversation instead of defending your opinions in public?

oh wow, you're afraid of a little dissenting opinion in your comments?

nah, that's bs. if you post something publicly. You gotta be ready for people to disagree.

wow, someone think they're a paragon of reason just because they managed to label their take as not taking a position

nah mate, if you're gonna post about it, expect some backlash, don't try to police people's

i feel that. people really need to learn how to have civil discussions online. if you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen, ya know?

nah, if ya post it publicly, you should be able to handle public criticism

agreed, that's so annoying when people can't have a civil discussion.

agree, but also could we just have a "be nice" checkbox on the comment form instead of pulling the plug on the convo entirely? painful to lose the opportunity for a decent discussion

finally a rule that's used to guilt trip anyone who doesn't see things from their exact perspective before getting to dictate where

preach, i'm so done with people who can't differentiate between debate and harassment.

that's bs. if you post something publicly, you have to be ready to handle different opinions.

Are you implying you never attack people on DMs?

just delete my account so you dont have to feel uncomfortable with basic human disagreement

What exactly are you implying with that comment? If you have an issue, let's address it directly.

are you kidding me? if you post it publicly, be ready for a public discussion.

don't be puttin' that on us, own your content and be ready for feedback, thats what public posts are for

why are you so defensive? can't take a little criticism?

if you can't handle my sick burns in public, you're gonna have to take it up with my therapist.

that's not how free speech works. if you can't handle disagreement then maybe you shouldn't be having discussions

i'm not getting attacked, i'm just giving my opinion. if you can't handle other perspectives then maybe the internet isn't the place for you.

if you can't handle differing opinions, why post about it in the first place?

shoulda known better than to try and discuss anything in the comments section. may as well just yell into the void at this point

is that a referral for the entire internet or just yours

preach. also, if you cant handle a differing opinion without calling it an "attack", maybe you're the one who should be taking it to dms

are you kidding me? if someone comes at me with bs in a public comment, i'm gonna call them out publicly. no way am i gonna take it to dms so you can play victim afterwards