EvMetro
Mayor
When we hold a winning hand, it is impossible for our political opponents to slap down our superior arguments and logic. The trick though, is to make sure you have the winning hand before you engage in debate. If I'm going to argue a point, I make sure that I've studied it through the eyes of my opponents, so I don't get caught off guard. By thinking it through in advance, I can plan how my opponents will reply back.
Another way to hold the winning hand is to respect site rules for whatever site you are on. If you don't break site rules, it will make it harder on those who might use censorship for insidious reasons. They will have to put more effort onto redefining your content to where it no longer complies with the rules. Besides, a good set of site rules can benefit a community.
Another way to have the winning hand is with quotes. When I make a statement that multiple people have launched personal attacks and insults against me, it is only because I am prepared to quote these attacks. I actually HAVE the quotes. As some here have seen, I've been accused of personal attacks, but I am able to confidently invite anybody to quote me doing such a thing. The trick is that I don't launch personal attacks against people, so I hold the winning hand.
Ultimately, the trick to having a winning hand is to not post unless you can back it up. Do this and comply with site rules, and nobody can ever out debate you.
Another way to hold the winning hand is to respect site rules for whatever site you are on. If you don't break site rules, it will make it harder on those who might use censorship for insidious reasons. They will have to put more effort onto redefining your content to where it no longer complies with the rules. Besides, a good set of site rules can benefit a community.
Another way to have the winning hand is with quotes. When I make a statement that multiple people have launched personal attacks and insults against me, it is only because I am prepared to quote these attacks. I actually HAVE the quotes. As some here have seen, I've been accused of personal attacks, but I am able to confidently invite anybody to quote me doing such a thing. The trick is that I don't launch personal attacks against people, so I hold the winning hand.
Ultimately, the trick to having a winning hand is to not post unless you can back it up. Do this and comply with site rules, and nobody can ever out debate you.