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Originally Posted by thetruthisoutthere
True, Dan, but it makes for a lot of fun and interesting discussion.
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With very rare exceptions, there are ways that work for discussing things with anyone, and actually get an "interesting discussion" as a result. I think the key is being able to accept their opinions, even when they seem ludicrous, and to avoid their buttons. The only way I've found to do that and enjoy it, which means 'pushing the envelope', is to get in a few fights so that you understand what you can get away with. That sounds bad, but some people can take certain things and others can't, so you have to figure each out individually.
I say 'rare exceptions' because I have only found two people on this board that I simply can't talk to - I've apologized when I wasn't even in the wrong, but it had no effect. One of them is actually a super-decent guy - I can tell from his acts of kindness toward others. Oh well.