So small talk is a horrible name then.

Could one, instead, just ask “Hey, are you willing to get into a big deep metaphysical conversation right now?” Then ask the question?

Global sports events have never been hosted by governments with terrible human rights records right?

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No no no noooooo.

Ok, that is fucking cool!

It is sad, but the DNC should never have run him for 2024.

I’ve had a couple lemmy arguments where I missed a subtle point that the other person was making and mistook it for something else.

You just got to bite that bullet, I usually say: I’m sorry. I misread what you were saying. It’s my bad.

And then I continue on with any other disagreements I may have, but if there’s none then I usually end it with. Have a nice life.

The moment it is more about winning than it is about truth, the less interesting the conversation is to me.

You got to get that Monopoly on violence.

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Yup, they are not interested in having real discussions. They are just larping.

I know some of them are victims and are just there because they fell for it. You can tell because they are the ones who engage you with curiosity instead of contempt.

It does feel bad, but I keep thinking about the people who don’t know any better falling into that way of thinking. If there is at least one person in there questioning their circle jerk. I feel like it can save people a lot of trouble.

Thanks for creating this post! I think it also helps.

Hey, that’s me!

You also hate capitalism right?

Did a woman eat you?

I try to ask the author to let them know I think it is dank. I don’t think it is required. Just think it is nice to do.

It turns out all countries have an authoritarian desire and like to do horrible stuff to their civilians. At any point in time some may be better than others. But all of the problems stem from the same root problem of power. It’s a human thing and it’s unavoidable. Something that citizens will always need to fight against.

You are correct, but the average person is not paying attention to that kind of stuff.

I could be both, but I am not.

Hey, I am not evil! I am Sexy!

I just think it’s racists being stupid.

John Green: Yikes!

True, these are valid problems.

Here is how I do it and yes I know I am very privileged.

1. Have a DISCORD with everyone who might attend in it.
2. Pick 3-4 dates at least a month in advanced. Have people list witch dates work for them. Pick the one with the most open spots.
3. Tell my work building supervisor that I want to use our training room for a LAN party (We have a good history of this and it brings in other coworkers. So like team building stuff).
4. (Optional but effective and makes it seems like you have a plan) Draw up a tentative schedule with which games you are playing and how long you are going to be playing. Add Chill Time/Extension time in case people want a break between games or want to play more.

Good Luck!