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Re:How I debate by HKH2 on Wednesday September 29, 2021 @08:39AM (#28692823)
> One tip to do this well is to rephrase what the person just said and ask if that's what they meant.

So you're saying we should start sentences with "So you're saying..."?

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Re:How I debate by scns on Wednesday September 29, 2021 @02:27PM (#28697851)
It gives the other person the feeling that you actually listen to what they are saying IMHO.
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Re:How I debate by sojournerc on Wednesday September 29, 2021 @09:42AM (#28693512)
With the addition that it must be done in good faith. If you only create straw men arguments for your opponent, you haven't tried to get to the bottom of their reasoning.
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Re:How I debate by mental1896 on Wednesday September 29, 2021 @01:16PM (#28696778)
This is key. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Principle_of_charity
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Re:How I debate by Gadiguibou on Wednesday September 29, 2021 @08:48AM (#28692888)
Haha, yes, you're right!
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