I really, deeply wish everyone would make some collective effort to unlearn the passive argumentative nature we all learned from Twitter.
Everyone always treated posts like invitations to debate or argue every point.
We deserve better than this. We don’t have to do that.
It’s so ingrained that lots of people don’t realize they’re doing it. They think they’re just “making conversation.”
There are so many ways of making conversation that isn’t just contradicting the person.
That doesn’t mean the only option is to agree either! These are false choices you don’t have to adhere to.
@louie let’s be curious and ask questions that aren’t rhetorical or about scoring “points” in an imaginary debate.
@girls_can I think questions are dope. More people should ask them!! They give people the opportunity to elaborate their thoughts rather than feel obligated to defend their position. Same opportunities for learning, less conflict. It's just good manners!
@louie exactly! Sincere questions are a great way to build community. We don’t need to always agree, but with a truly open mind we can better grasp other peoples’ perspective and have more compassion for each other.
