Let's discuss discussion...like gentlemen.

[Darus Grey]

We all know that SPAM is the appropriate place for intelligent conversation on these forums, as such I seek guidance, with a flavoring of QQ.

It's no secret that I like to argue, often about things I don't even necessarily agree with or believe personally.

So this thread is about strategy, or "How to convince stupid people that they're stupid", a daunting if not impossible task.

There's certain strategies that are employed by others that I find difficult to counter.

Consensus of Morons

I define this as when stupid people team up to take down a bigger target in debate. By reaffirming their own retarded position amongst each other, they give themselves an air of credible authority and use that to essentially drown you out.

I honestly have no viable defense against this except to get backed up myself, which rarely happens,

Meme Attack

When you're in a heated argument with someone, it seems like the first person to call wins automatically. If you are the defender though it is hard to time correctly, and the attacker can call it at any moment, leading to a dangerous game of Russian roulette with every post you don't call it on them first. However if you call it too early you just look stupid.

Amendment #1: If you are Titanss, Instant loss.

Rage Dismissal

Rage is often the goal, however if the opponent thinks you're raging they get a free "U MAD?" card. Since I have a very impassioned writing style I see this attack a lot, despite the fact that I almost always detach myself when discussing topics. This often can lead to a consensus of morons as well.

So let's brainstorm, what are some viable ways to improve my defenses? Simply being right isn't enough most of the time.

[Qalbert]

[quannum]

i'm not giving away my 11 herbs & spices

[Ryko]

The problem is you fools treat it as a contest.

[Darus Grey]

The problem is you fools treat it as a contest.

Argument is War is a conceptual metaphor for a reason.

Though I would admit it's a draw like 99%~ of the time, which is a pretty shitty war.

[Darus Grey]

See? What could I possibly do against this?

[Mertron]

i find making nonsensical statements makes people not want to argue with me, thus making me the winner by forfeit

douchesucker.

[Mizango]

Semantics.

[Mizango]

For what its worth I appreciate your talent Darus.

[Kiarax]

For what its worth I appreciate your talent Darus.

Seconded. It is always funny to see people try to argue with you. Whether or not they think they won most other people can see it for what it is.

[Ryko]

Argument is War is a conceptual metaphor for a reason

A war can and should be one-sided.

[Darus Grey]

For what its worth I appreciate your talent Darus.

When I'm feeling delusional, I like to imagine that the general forums is a war, and I'm fighting for your freedoms, sacrificing to fight the unwinnable battle.

[Chun Liroy]

Maybe you shouldn't backtrack so much.

[Ohaigaiz]

i don't read general because it would make me about 10x more retarded than i already am, which is pretty far gone

[Darus Grey]

A war can and should be one-sided.

I certainly agree, which is why I seek guidance on making it that way.

Though I highly suspect the consensus of morons is simply unbeatable.

[Chun Liroy]

Can we refer to Umad as Being titanss?

[quannum]

no

[Mertron]

Can we refer to Umad as Being titanss?

No, because Titanss doesnt win.

There needs to be a special Titanss amendment, where 'umad' actually indicates instant loss.

But in all fairness, it needs to be an unwritten rule, like stealing signs, because he should get no credit. Whenever Titanss is umadding, put your pinky on your nose, we will all know what it means.

Also, Babblecock.

[Darus Grey]

Maybe you shouldn't backtrack so much.

I concur, it's difficult to not want to clarify one's position, which unfortunately gives them the opportunity to dissect your argument, on the otherhand not clarifying is almost like a red herring.

What I'm trying to say is:

Semantics.

[Conrad]

You...you're alright.