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I've been doing this for some time now. Even if it's something that I consider important.

I just don't see the value in participating in a discussion that I have seen countless times already where the same points and arguments happen over and over again. One that I know wilI turn ugly. It's exhausting and I've decided to just opt-out.

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[–] fart_pickle@lemmy.world 24 points 6 months ago (1 children)

If the question is open, e.g. "do you like apples?" and the question is in my area of interest, I usually give an answer. But if the question assumes an answer or is deliberately polarizing, e.g. "why don't you like apples?" I pass.

[–] QuantumSparkles@sh.itjust.works 22 points 6 months ago (2 children)

You know who else liked apples? Hitler. Coincidence? No.

[–] ccunning@lemmy.world 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Coincidence? No.

Of course it’s not a coincidence. Everyone likes apples. If you disagree it obviously means you’re lying because everyone likes apples.

[–] WeLoveCastingSpellz@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)
[–] ccunning@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago

That’s a great point! Not what I was driving at but the logic makes sense to me…

[–] elephantium@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago
[–] Anticorp@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)
[–] lars@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)
[–] NotAnotherLemmyUser@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

Don't forget the boots with the fur.