# Trolls R Us redux \[Now the argument clinic\] **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [June 27, 2020, 6:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-redux-now-the-argument-clinic/913349 "2020-06-27T06:30:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2516
**Author:** ![iiandyiiii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iiandyiiii/32/7924_2.png) [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2021, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-redux-now-the-argument-clinic/913349/2516 "2021-01-28T17:51:24Z")
> [@DemonTree](#): > > The only thing devastating about iandyi’s arguments is how devastatingly feeble they are. Debating him really is like talking to a brick wall. I wonder why you spent so much time engaging with me, and occasionally even agreeing with me, then? Just a few examples (of actual discussion and engagement) out of dozens and dozens: > [@What's the point of political correctness?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-point-of-political-correctness/919689/118): > > Here, iiandyiiii, is another problem with political correctness. This is not really my problem, but one I have heard conservatives complain about. It’s that progressives seem to have tender care for the feelings of minorities, for example those potentially upset by seeing the word ‘master’ used for a password, but if anyone complains these changes are making their lives more difficult, that they are confused by them, feel anxious and insecure, or just don’t see the benefit, they get told to buck… > [@Identity, politics, and the in-fighting of the left](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identity-politics-and-the-in-fighting-of-the-left/843199/470): > > Okay, maybe saying you’re not listening isn’t fair. But I feel like we’re going in circles at this point. Either cancel culture isn’t real, or it’s not a problem, or you don’t have any influence on it. Do you honestly think there’s any point continuing the discussion? > [@Identity, politics, and the in-fighting of the left](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identity-politics-and-the-in-fighting-of-the-left/843199/622): > > And I expect anyone who disagrees will be called a bigot themselves, so it’s impossible to disprove. (Gotta admit you did a bang up job with the Romany, though.) True. But I’ve seen plenty of people on here say they couldn’t possibly compromise on any of their principles, and if that means the Democrats lose again, so be it. Can’t remember if you were one of them, but that shows they don’t really think Trump is such a big deal. > [@What's the point of political correctness?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-point-of-political-correctness/919689/88): > > Here’s an example. I wouldn’t have called anything ‘ethnic’ because that’s not really a thing in the UK, but I didn’t know what the (politically) correct term for afro-textured hair was. So maybe I would try and guess a descriptor, or risk using a name that might get me frowned on, or maybe I would avoid discussing it at all. This is a particularly trivial example, true. But I feel like this kind of worrying about offending people adds up and makes me act less natural and comfortable around wha… I guess honest, thoughtful disagreement doesn’t seem possible to you any more? I wonder why? --- _[View the full topic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-redux-now-the-argument-clinic/913349)._