How to win an online argument: lessons from Reddit
The biggest mistake people make when arguing online is thinking that their objective is to convince &quot;the other person&quot;.<p>Convincing your adversary is possible, but not necessary, to carry an argument to conclusion. The people likely to want to spend time defending their stance are also likely to be a bit stubborn about it. However, quiet people by the sidelines, reading without posting, hold their opinions much less fervently.<p>Even if you make a really convincing case, you may not get your opponent to concede, but you may sway many bystanders.<p>edit: I see that a lot of us agree on this. A bit redundant now.