But seriously, I often find the memory of this cartoon is the easiest thing to help me to let go when I feel the compulsion to post a dissenting comment online. So much internet 'debate' is so utterly toxic that it's very easy to start feeling that being argumentative is normal.
Other commenters appear to be giving you good advice on how to be more reasonable when you to engage in discussions. That's perfectly valid; I'm also saying think of the opportunity cost of engaging in those discussions at all, maybe there are more constructive and rewarding ways you could be spending your time.
But seriously, I often find the memory of this cartoon is the easiest thing to help me to let go when I feel the compulsion to post a dissenting comment online. So much internet 'debate' is so utterly toxic that it's very easy to start feeling that being argumentative is normal.
Other commenters appear to be giving you good advice on how to be more reasonable when you to engage in discussions. That's perfectly valid; I'm also saying think of the opportunity cost of engaging in those discussions at all, maybe there are more constructive and rewarding ways you could be spending your time.