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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

You can debate someone into changing their mind but it's more like water eroding a stone than any cathartic moment you'd hope for. It's still worthwhile especially when you consider an audience that's not inhibited by being 'under attack'