Our school had one - those people were idiots.
I've been friends with a guy for nearly a decade now who's a real treat to argue with. He never takes anything personally in the end, and he'll stick to his guns no matter the point that he's arguing just because he likes it. (And apparently many times because it amuses him to piss me off...fucker...) I think that's the key - not taking it personally when someone disagrees, even if the argument gets passionate. More people would be willing to debate things in person if they were more assured of not dealing with ad hominems and general hurt feelings.
Also, it's easier to collect your thoughts in the manner you wish when you're typing them out.
I've been friends with a guy for nearly a decade now who's a real treat to argue with. He never takes anything personally in the end, and he'll stick to his guns no matter the point that he's arguing just because he likes it. (And apparently many times because it amuses him to piss me off...fucker...) I think that's the key - not taking it personally when someone disagrees, even if the argument gets passionate. More people would be willing to debate things in person if they were more assured of not dealing with ad hominems and general hurt feelings.
Also, it's easier to collect your thoughts in the manner you wish when you're typing them out.
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