So I’ve had several comments removed recently and I was wondering how those of you with strong contrarian instinct avoid being toxic debate perverts.

I’ve noticed myself getting really confrontational online over shit that I know on an intellectual level does not matter in the slightest.

Are there strategies you’d recommend for acting more prosocially?

  • Gorb [they/them]@hexbear.net
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    5 months ago

    Being contrarian is universally annoying so I’d suggest just never do it unless its an obvious joke thing. For mansplaining I did this a lot and I have a hard rule that I don’t give advice or explain anything unless directly asked. Took a lot of getting used to but its pretty easy now.

    Sometimes i find typing out my comment then deleting it is enough to satisfy my brain. If i end up posting something stupid i go back and delete when I’ve cooled off and hope no one saw it lolol