With a side dose of no I won’t build a coalition with those who agree with large portions of social policy I want I want to make perfect the enemy of good.
With a side dose of no I won’t build a coalition with those who agree with large portions of social policy I want I want to make perfect the enemy of good.
Yes, that does seem like a waste of time. These people aren’t looking for a conversation or even a debate. They’re looking for a fight, and they’ll twist themselves into knots to get it.
Never in the history of humankind has there ever been a point in talking to a man spoiling for a fight. Walking away or punching first are the only useful options, and on the Internet only the former is viable (and generally the better option in any case).
I don’t think its a waste of time; tho I will say they are not the audience. Someone is hearing these things for the first time and needs to hear the alternative. Same reason one should counter comment on flat earthers and anti vaxx when possible. I don’t expect the individual to change their mind, but they are a foil for the lurkers.