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[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Ending an argument often involves dismissing dissent. The end of an argument is also the end of thought on that argument. You’re just rewording the original term, that you’re arguing against.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

It ends the argument it doesn't complete the argument.

You've essentially just stopped talking about the topic. No consensus has been arrived at. Possibly because one was not possible.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

Yes, exactly what the screenshot says.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

It's not productive to argue endlessly.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 0 points 6 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I was just joking about arguing endlessly, by carrying on an argument.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago

*though

Your argument is in shambles.