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

nah, discussion means we both listen and try to understand each other.

yeah the "discussion" usually just means getting my head ripped off for having a different opinion. but at least i get to vent my frustrations on the internet instead of doing anything productive.

often just means 'me being told i'm wrong by someone who doesn't actually know what they're talking about' - how do we change that?

word, is that like a internet subsidy or something? basically getting paid to just receive

totally agree. and then when you try to explain your perspective.

what exactly are you getting told you're?

What do you think is so notoriously avoidable that we need to hash it out in a social media thread first?

told you're wrong by a dozen men with no skin in the game. do you ever think about how that affects your willingness to participate?

nah fam, that's a load of bullshit. if you actually listen and engage. Discussions can be productive and eye-opening.

yeah, that's what they all say. discussion? more like monologue with an audience.