I know, I know, this is the internet and that’s not how it works. However, I’m weary of attempting to have a serious discussion only to be met with unserious and intellectually dishonest replies. For example, asking a specific and nuanced question and only getting replies that ignore the details or the question entirely.

Are there any communities where people make an honest effort to have real discussions? Where we take each others points seriously, demonstrate we understand them, and then address them?

There must be some communities like this, right?

Edit: I need to clarify that I am not criticizing or complaining about THIS community! I’m looking for communities focused on specific topics that have this attitude.

  • joeljoelle@piefed.worldEnglish
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    3 days ago

    There are a few places like that still left on the internet, I don’t really want to mention them by name since they probably like to stay that way not that they would get a huge influx from here but regardless. I will say, I have no had any luck making good friends on the internet after decades of use, but I’m not good at it either and I have a tendency to drift away. Forums are a good place to start though as mentioned.