5 Sanity-Saving Tips for <br />Arguing on the Internet.<br />With less than a year until the highly <br />contentious 2020 U.S. presidential election, <br />these tips from 'The New York Times' will <br />likely come in handy.<br />1. Practice Empathy.<br />A good way to do this is to ask a <br />person with an opposing viewpoint <br />to explain their stance. You'll gain a <br />sense of why they hold their opinion.<br />2. Don't post when <br />you're in a bad mood.<br />Prevent downward spirals. Don’t participate in toxic discussions. Nothing good will come out of it, Dr. Jure Leskovec, Stanford University, <br />via 'The New York Times'.<br />3. Pay close attention to language.<br />When a person uses "we" rather than <br />"I" to explain their opinion, it can "indicate a<br />diluted sense of group responsibility for the <br />view." Such people are more difficult to persuade.<br />4. Put a limit on replies.<br />Studies have found that more <br />than three replies amounts to a <br />waste of effort in terms of actually <br />changing someone's mind.<br />5. Take your time before posting.<br />Experts recommend taking a <br />breath and considering the intention <br />of your post. Is it meant to help? <br />Or something else?
