Did I get the community values right?
Did I get the community values right?
Title. I thought it deserves it's own post. Any comments appreciated.
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You're far more patient than I ever could be. Good one you. It's conversations like these that change people's minds. If not OC, than those less stubborn who read the interaction.
Yes this is my own post. Yes, I'm not very humble. But thanks for your compliment.
Being nice and understanding had proven to help change minds, rather than forcing them to get all defensive and everything.
Apparently he lives far away from everything, so not driving for him is not a realistic option. He did say on his own as well, that he shouldn't be in the community.
Don't bother trying to change their minds, you won't do it. It's generally done in bad faith.
Instead, aim to make other readers think. An uncontested comment is seen as supported by the larger community. Just contesting it makes a big difference. If you can educate, at the same time, all the better.
The right has been using this trick for years. It makes their opinion seem disproportionately supported.