• Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    If its done to irritate, yes. But it’s standard debating team practice to be given a random topic and have someone else chose if you agree or not.

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      2 days ago

      Sure, but if you’re doing it online and trying to hide that you’re doing it, I’m gonna say 90% of the time or more, the intention is to irritate.

      • Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world
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        2 days ago

        If all accounts are anonymous then there’s not any hiding.

        The amount of irritation/trolling depends on how personal the comments get, not the username that is making them.

        Sockpuppeting an argument with yourself is just masturbation though.

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          Sockpuppeting an argument with yourself is just masturbation though.

          I would disagree. How else is one supposed to understand the limitations of a statement? The completeness of a position? Areas for further study? A confidence rating of sorts in a position?

          • Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world
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            1 day ago

            This mental masturbation exercise can be done in the privacy of your own home.

            No need to show off over multiple accounts on a public forum.

            Although, ironically, I am enjoying the suspicion I’m creating about you being my sock puppet.