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A flat earth can still be round.

The earth is a SPHERE

There, how does it feel to be proven stupid?

I agree but you did sound a bit aggressive when saying that

Exactly.

As does your post.

Why on earth do you think making someone feel stupid is a pro tip?

I agree. My post was a little bit aggressive from all the wording. I would say that making someone feel stupid can be useful for changing someones mind or to settle an argument faster. Think about it.

It makes you look like you’re not stubborn to your argument, makes people accomplish their goal of influencing someones mind, and can make an argument less intense because you seem open minded

Making people feel stupid rarely changes their mind.

“I used to agree but” usually just makes people feel betrayed.

Better to just ask questions: “Thanks for sharing that. Did you read the study where it says…?”

Great idea. You gave me another tip on what to say

“Thanks for sharing that” can cause temporary acceptance. You aren’t saying they’re wrong, which is what they want, but at the same time, give them information to process that can settle an argument quickly and easily

This argument itself is a great example because I actually learned something as well, and it encourages thinking. Without the “I agree”, arguments like “you’re stupid/stubborn” and then your claim sound terrible

They will have fewer good comebacks to use but the way you can fuck up someones emotions with a few words is stupid

I used to agree but have since found out that the earth is actually slightly flatter than a sphere due to centrifugal force.

That trick is easily countered with : "which means that I am still right about it , so whatever"

Pathetic.

“Yeah you sure are, but you do realize that/how ________, right? That’s just my point though, so let me hear your point on my criticism”

Thanks for sharing, but not all arguments have that comeback without making you sound like a terrible/stupid person. You can say the same for me but I can give my point and arguments if you wish. The comeback on top is good because there’s implied sarcasm, you give your information, and you encourage the other party to give a comeback to your counterclaim.

I don't think people talk like that right now... and the post is for those people who are just lunatics.

This is a nice tip. It is meant for pseudo intelligent people who like the world to know of their intelligence. We all have twisted beliefs about some thing(s). Just because we believe doesn't mean we are right.

If I don't know about cars, every car is the same to me. So if I go and say Mercedes is same as BMW, and don't consider anything else it ain't right.

I agree but no they won’t counter it with that.

You change people's minds when they have respect for your expertise on the subject, not when they feel stupid around you.

Live your life so that you are approachable and contemplative.

For those people, just raise an eyebrow and walk away. Don’t pander to them, validate them, or give them any suggestion that they are in any way reasonable.

Good alternative.

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People can smell manipulation a mile away. You try these type of lines on me twice, and you have shown your cards.

I would have figured out you have low self-esteem, no backbone, while thinking you are smart.

Definitely someone not to be trusted.