Argumentative people
By Denise
@petatonicsca (7070)
Japan
June 20, 2020 2:02am CST
I like myLot because hardly ever does anyone argue in a stubborn way. We all have our opinions but generally respect everyone else's right to have different opinions.
One thing that seems to spark argument is masks. I posted about cool masks on Facebook in one of my music education professional groups. They are all discussing how to teach wearing a mask. (It will be hard.) Voice projection and clarity of diction are two talking points.
I brought up my cool masks, suggesting that since it is thinner that it might be easier to teach through, as well as good for hot weather. Immediately several people jumped all over me. "The thinner the mask, the less the protection!" "Those things aren't made to filter out viruses, only air pollution!" Then someone else attacked those people, "No face covering is going to protect from viruses, you have to have N95 and we can't get them! Get a life!"
I hate fighting, especially in a group that is supposed to be supporting and helping one another by brainstorming what is best for us and the students. So I deleted my Facebook post.
I would rather delete a post that makes people argumentative than let the argument continue, unless it is something really important. I figure everyone in that discussion had already made up their minds.
What do you to when arguments appear on your social media posts?
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17 responses
@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
20 Jun 20
MyLot is the only site I'm on. I'm not attracted by facebook. I'm a member there only to be able to spy on people I know, for example language assistants from France, England or Russia who were at our school. I don't want to communicate with them. I'm satisfied when I occasionally see what they do.
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@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
20 Jun 20
@petatonicsca With 'talk', do you mean 'speak' so that you hear each other? Is that possible with facebook? I wouldn't know.
@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
20 Jun 20
Lucky you. I love being able to talk to my people overseas without too much cost, since when I came to Japan it was either send an air mail letter or make an international phone call.
@Cateedellyn (51)
• Virgin Islands (U.S.)
21 Jun 20
Right, lots of good people here :)
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@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
21 Jun 20
Mostly very kind people here. Of course, we know that if things get out of hand we might get kicked out.
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
20 Jun 20
I have noticed in this pandemic era that so many have become very knowledgeable with the virus. They are even trying to argue or debate. The best way is to ignore them.
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
20 Jun 20
@petatonicsca maybe that is the effect of the internet that anyone can use the search engine to make the intelligent (in their thoughts).
@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
20 Jun 20
Yes, the same thing happens when there are large disasters. For example, earthquakes or large volcanic eruptions. I know just enough about seismology to know that "listen to the experts tell you about the data" is the best option for anything.
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@Aansh13 (11251)
• New Delhi, India
20 Jun 20
I am never against expression, people can surely diverge from my point but the only thing that matters is how you have kept your point. In fact, I don't think that every single thing is a matter of argument you can always say what you believe or disbelieve but saying things harshly.... Big No....
I do think that social media has become one of those places where people behave the way they like and Don't think much about being right or wrong....
@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
20 Jun 20
I have a friend who says "They're talking from their fingers instead of their mouth, and say things they would never say to your face."
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@Aansh13 (11251)
• New Delhi, India
21 Jun 20
@petatonicsca
Well, that's quite true...
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@Sathyabo (866)
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20 Jun 20
The good argument includes respect different opinion of others. I usually don't post much on Facebook or other social media platforms. I am using the platforms to read current trends and news.
@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
20 Jun 20
The good argument is certainly seeing things from both sides. It is getting harder and harder for many people to do that as opinions become polarized.
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@Sathyabo (866)
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20 Jun 20
@petatonicsca Yes. I have seen many unwanted and one sided arguments on Social Media Platforms. So only I have stopped to sharing my opinions on social medias.
@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
20 Jun 20
Yes. People on social media have freedom of speech. I hope we can use our freedom with kindness and respect.
@much2say (53958)
• Los Angeles, California
23 Jun 20
Knowing how divided people are these days (especially in the US), I don't post on FB anymore. But I do go their daily to lurk and read up on the people I know. I see good friends arguing there now . . . about masks, politics, everything . . . I have never seen people so heated up like this.
@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
14 Jul 20
Total craziness. "It wasn't like this when I was young." I start feeling like an old geezer.
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@JudyEv (325818)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Jun 20
I can understand people having their own opinion but why can't they put their point politely instead of jumping down someone's throat? I know FB has its uses but I'm glad I've never got involved with it. It's amazing how rude some people are on FB. I hear about it from others and from my husband who has an account.
@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
20 Jun 20
I've got to say that as an observer on Twitter people on Twitter can be worse, because everyone can respond to tweets. I also have to say that most people are really nice. 90% of the people 90% of the time. Facebook I only have friends on my own page, so it's not usually too bad. It's the professional groups that sometimes get interesting.
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@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
14 Jul 20
LOL that's an interesting perspective. I'm just glad people here are not argumentative in the most part, and we can earn from being interesting and kind.
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@Miss_Leafy (4296)
• Colombia
20 Jun 20
That's sad to know that some people use the social media platforms for arguing with others. Luckily I have not experienced it since I don't use any social medias.
@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
14 Jul 20
That's a good idea. I like using social media for professional development but certainly not to hear people arguing.
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@jayanth_77 (7180)
• India
22 Jun 20
yes you as right. posts on social media platform like Facebook turn argumentive and people often take it personal and use foul words if others in the group don't agree. it's better to delete such posts.
@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
14 Jul 20
It is kind of funny if you are on a platform that automatic tags you for bad words and they get heated up and their message just disappears, poof!
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@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
20 Jun 20
I don't use it all that much. And I hardly ever post pictures (especially not of myself). I just comment on other people's things.
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@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
14 Jul 20
I've been muting first and occasionally block.
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@Janet357 (75656)
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20 Jun 20
I find them very childish. Just recently, I posted a positive message from the bible on our local tutors' group and someone from the USA, responded, ahhh admin?
He or she did not like to see that message there when in fact the admin did not even mind. Needless to say, that group is for Filipinos, not for outsiders.
But all the same, I did not say anything.
Arguing with someone on social media is a waste of time.
@Lavanya15 (12888)
• Chennai, India
20 Jun 20
I am very lucky than you. Because I don't use any social media platforms my friend. I always away from it, I think those are waste of time. But some people using very effectively for improving their business.
@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
20 Jun 20
Good idea. I am on Facebook mostly to keep in touch with friends and family in my home country. I joined Twitter because of interesting science publications I can learn from, but I don't "tweet" much at all.
@qwertyboy (33)
• Malang, Indonesia
20 Jun 20
im usually ignore them if it happen to me, and hopes someday they can respect other people opinion
i don't know if thats the right decision, maybe im not mature enough
