You are right. We just need more moderators.

Trumps speeches are so sad now he cant talk about anything without talking about Biden trouncing him

Don't drag ML into in.

Yes, but finding one who is unbiased and 100% objectionable ?

I’ll let the powers that be decide that one.

They drive engagement. A Person cannot be both passionate and nuanced. I find bringing passion, and then drawing it back to nuance will make people more likely to come to some sort of agreement. It relives tension. Especially if you give them an out later on. @JD~Jordan's argument with me about claiming to be done a few nights ago with me is a prime example.

If you disagree with my takes, I'm more than open to discussing them further and willing to potentially change my mind if you bring forth a good enough argument. If you don't like the way I moderate, that's fine. If you think it's detrimental to the way the channel functions, by all means I implore you to discuss your objections with Faith.

Process vs Function.

Duly noted. Thank you.

Do you discuss objections with faith by praying to God?

You're welcome.

What are blathering on about now?

I called @TaLoN132 a name. Much like I inferred you were a foam brained boot licker, But we came to some sort of agreement later on by drawing down tension.

It's a good method online I find

@DrSammyD passion is a Mindset. Insults are a Behavior.

Sure, but it takes a while to build a mindset. I don't have that kind of time.

Well... I certainly didn't see your personal attack of me. My thin is pretty thick so I dont mind. But, generally speaking its a good idea to avoid personal attacks in these groups. It does nothing at all to help your position.

It's not about helping my position. It's about creating the ability to draw down tension.

You think personal attacks draw DOWN tension? I rather doubt that

No, they raise tension. Then you draw it down by giving your opponent an out that is in line with your argument.

@DrSammyD Depends on your Priorities. Instant Gratification and interfere with long term goals!

Or is it about enforcing the tyranny of a technocratic elite that just happens to lean center?

heh

I got to get back and wrap up some trades... The bottom line is personal attacks are not ideal and should be avoided. I can imagine how me calling someone and idiot gives them an "out"... but whatever not a giant issue

You give them an out from being an idiot. It's like asking for more than you want and then walking it back to your actual position.

But more emotional than argumentative

Soapboxing or Grandstanding?

Neither. Persuasion. Make em think that your position was their idea.

Most everybody on this board does similarly.

Yes, they do that with arguments, I do it with insults. It's faster

I combine insults with arguments

But I've been asked to refrain

Instant Gratification

Not sure how long term goals are harmed by moving people's position closer to your own.

I know.

Subservience under a technological system, is a much more efficient way to achieve promlegation of one's will on others.

Systems of technology by their very nature are authoritarian.

I suppose I do it for fun.

Fun and prophet?

I need more phone juice 🍋

Howdy from Texas y'all 👋