Would you say internet debating is pointless?

Kinda, yes.

Depends who you are debating with and where. A lot of internet debates I had changed my view on certain things.

Yes, most people don't move an inch and I sure as hell ain't gonna change my mind...

Yes.

I would be ok with that if people didn't treat it as something to win or beat the other person.

Its entertaining in my opinion.

It forces you to learn some stuff that otherwise you might not have interest of knowing

It develop your researching skills.

The secret is to not take things too personal and the to realize when to quit when the discussion had become to toxic.

Though going all the way may sometimes feels good too, specially when you're pissed in real life.

Yeah it's mostly pointless and people rarely change their minds, but reading other people's debates can often be very entertaining.

Totally Pointless

Yes

Yes. But if they're a good debater, it's cool to see another's point of view.

But most people are close minded

The most pointless Internet debates are religious debates. Those NEVER end with someone changing their mind or point of view and almost never go well.

Meh

Depends

Depends on the subject. When it comes to the big stuff: religion, politics, DC vs Marvel, people will never budge or change their minds.

No. Having friendly debates can be very productive, whether online or in person.

Yes when it pertains to youtube comments

Yes, because most times it's just everyone's opinions which are subjective

99% of the time yes. There some interesting argument that is actually informative., but for the most part is just people wanting their opinion to be validated.

Eh, it's just something to do for me, so it's has it point

Unless your doing taxes or legitimate research, nothing you do on the internet is really "pointful"

yes

Internet Debating Is For Entertainment... So It's Not Pointless. Some People Take It Too Extremes Where They Say Insane Things When You Push Their Buttons A Little In A Debate. There Is The Entertainment.

I learn a lot from other people by debating them. I hope they learn something from me. I don't care if that shows up in the debate or not.

Yes, but it is fun.

For the most part yes. It's sometimes hard to convince people the shits going down & they'd better put on their hats.

We'll need every edge we can get!

It's mainly for entertainment.

Of course it is, but playing video games is equally as pointless. Entertainment doesn't need a point, boi.

yes mostly everyone argues as im right your wrong because i said so blah blah

Yes. But I find it enjoyable.

When it comes to religion and politics generally yes. Some other things can be worth debating though imo.

I always live by a self-imposed rule; no more than three replies per thread. If you can't get your thoughts across in three posts, then they are too muddled to be worth anyone's time or the other person has taken an uncompromising stance. In either case, you're just wasting everyone's time by pushing beyond three.

Everyone who says yes is kinda saying that they are closed minded.

Why would people even be on CV if they think it's pointless lol

@anthp2000: Off-Topic forum :P

It's entertaining

I don't usually debate. I state my opinion and then I move on with my life. I also read other people's opinions but I rarely agree with them. Close minded, eh I'm okay with that.

It's not pointless. Making the HoF should be the greatest achievement everybody strives for.

Or they just thinking debating doesn't serve any important purpose.

@watcher5000: They could think that but that is a close minded idea IMO. You have to debate in order to change opinions (at least any opinion that matters), even if it is just with yourself.

But my point was that you think that internet debates are pointless you are saying that internet cannot change even your mind (otherwise it wouldn't be pointless).

If this is about the Battle Forums on here, yes, it's "pointless" but obviously entertaining. Look how many partake in it? Clearly fun.

If you mean in general, as in, debating issues found in our world, then I'd say it's not pointless. I've found debates are a great way to not just obtain information, but be exposed to perspectives I'd otherwise not even be aware of, let alone be capable of imagining. My favourite debates are ones where I've felt enlightened to the point I've altered my stance on things. For example, not that I subscribe to a white and black way of thinking but over the past few years, discovering I've been guilty of obstinate idealism in the face of realism has been life changing. No hyperbole. Now I've learned to shut up more and listen. Well, at least I'm trying to.

What's pointless is when you come across a situation where a person is simply spouting off a narrative. That's soap boxing and ain't nobody got time for that. True debates are when both sides consider the other, and address those points. Coherently and respectfully. I know, stuff of unicorns, but this can and does exist. Delicious to come across.

Yes, but it's fun.

Very. You can argue with someone online for days and they won't bother to consider your point. But it can be fun, sometimes

It might be good practice if you are going to be a future politician.

I tend to avoid Religious and Political debates, as the person you're debating will most likely not admit to his loss even tho you debunk every argument he has.

It really depends on who is debating tbh. I have seen some debates here in the past that were actually rather educational, at least when it comes to comics anyway. As for religious and political debates, yeah those if they start ok, they usually degenarate into insults and name calling. People tend to have strong feelings when it comes to those two and with the freedom that comes with the anonymity online, they tend to go wild.