Arguing is pretty common thing that happens everywhere, whether it's on the internet or in real life. But which scenario do you prefer and have more confidence to do so: Arguing in the Internet or Arguing in Real Life?

Real life just because I can truly express how I feel through facial expressions.

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Is this really a question? Real life, no doubt. That way the argument actually holds a tiny bit of intelligence.

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Is this really a question? Real life, no doubt. That way the argument actually holds a tiny bit of intelligence.

What?

I think you just argued with the wrong group of people man. I've had some pretty intelligent arguments on the net.

Online. Arguments more often then not end up in circles in real life and you just repeat what you said 10 seconds ago. Your responses are also emotionally fueled and you usually say before you think.

Not saying that this doesn't happen online, but at least it's a bigger circle with more paraphrasing.

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What?

I think you just argued with the wrong group of people man. I've had some pretty intelligent arguments on the net.

On the Internet it's a very small chance that someone will admit they're wrong and it'a a lot easier to ditch the argument when you feel that you're "losing". It's also easier to spout out bullshit since there are no consequences to it while if you did so in real life you'd be looked down upon. Maybe I just haven't had too many good arguments on the net but it's really hard to find someone who's actually interested in making good points rather than winning.

How about in real life with everybody holding a computer?

Definitely the internet. Arguing over the internet allows you to spend time researching things before responding. This allows arguments to be more over solutions or opinions than facts. It's also way easier to put together well structured speech instead a jumbled, unrefined mess. And just because it's the internet doesn't mean that it has to be the youtube comment section. If given the choice to argue against someone that I know personally either over the internet or real life, the internet would be the obvious answer for me.

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Definitely the internet. Arguing over the internet allows you to spend time researching things before responding. This allows arguments to be more over solutions or opinions than facts. It's also way easier to put together well structured speech instead a jumbled, unrefined mess. And just because it's the internet doesn't mean that it has to be the youtube comment section. If given the choice to argue against someone that I know personally either over the internet or real life, the internet would be the obvious answer for me.

And you can read at your own pace and when it's your turn you don't mess up and forget what to say or something.

It all depends, obviously. Internet is a more suitable place for arguing because both sides can speak without the other interrupting before one can fully express a thought, something that happens A LOT. Also it doesn't matter how angry one of the involved gets, you can't yell or use physical methods to shut up the opposite part.
Arguing in person is made only for really close people, that can talk with total freedom and express themselves because they both understand each other. Internet is a great place to argue with people you may not know that well. Also, it's easier to settle down an argument. You know. It usually ends when one side starts to make hypothesis about how fat your mom is or when they simply stops replying

Arguing in RL can lead to some fights (but whole time they were fighting over Goku beating Superman)

Arguing on the internet is lower. Nothing is produced but shear rages and saltiness. You can end it by not saying squat at the end. You done Goofed Rebmund.

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You done Goofed Rebmund.

Goofed?

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Arguing in RL can lead to some fights (but whole time they were fighting over Goku beating Superman)

Why do we feel it's necessary to yak about bullshit in order to be comfortable? Can't people have actually meaningful discussions with differing opinions in real life without getting offended? People should grow the fuck up and accept different points of view.

Personally for me, I'd rather argue on the Internet because it gives me the chance to look up facts to back up my argument before I actually say something.

Not gonna comment on this thread because my answers have already been represented by others. Or...I'd just try to summarize what others have said thus far. (as I just like doing this >u<")

+ and - on having arguments IRL:
+) You can see other's expression during pointing out arguments. In psychology you can detect other's facial expression during this moment to figure out whether they're lying or the vice versa (although then lying has two definite purpose, in positive way or negative way).
+) Could be mostly preferred in order to raise quality in arguments itself. Would be better if you have solid evidence in stating your opinion in debates.
+) Preferably done with close friends who understands your points.
+) Authority/leader roles can be important if they're trustworthy enough.
-) Can lead to verbal and/or - far worse - physical fights if not done correctly and in the most respectable way.
-) If you don't have any kind of datas to provide your arguments, then there's a chance it'll lead into wrong way. Thus, you gotta be skeptical when they don't provide this kind of data, except when the fact's really obvious.
-) Possible short thinking time when you're pressured by the time limit.
-) False in grammar usages can lead to misunderstanding if you're having one with foreigners.

+ and - on having arguments in internet:
+) Anonymity, so it's safer when you wish to stay away from your real identity or socials in discussing things.
+) Everyone can state their opinions if they're not brave enough to do it IRL.
+) Plenty of time to look upon evidence to support your arguments, as well as time to post it (but not too long though, especially with 7-days of limitation to bump certain thread).
+) Can refine your sentences to make it in perfect order before presenting it in a form of a post.
+) No physical fights involved when things are getting off from topic, although your mental might be prone to this if you're not strong enough.
-) Impossible to see your respondent's facial expression so psychologically it's rather hard to detect the truth from their arguments (although eventually total solid evidence will tell everything to you).
-) The validity of one smack and talk kind of debates might be questionable if there's no further research.
-) Some sources around the internet itself can be also questioned, especially from blogs if they don't provide worth evidences.
-) False in grammar usages can lead to misunderstanding if you're having one with foreigners.

Thus, giving me some reasons as to why I prefer internet arguments over IRL ones. But hey, it's just from my introvert side and I prefer to keep everything I want to say in order when possible via writings rather than verbal.
Keep in mind there might be more + and - I haven't included up there yet, so yep.

Also Salt, there might be some authorities out there that had spread some lies to public in order to protect themselves out of danger. Mind you this is just an example; some are known and discovered, some aren't. And the comfortable side of lying can only last in short time, I believe.

Arguing over internet. You're safer, it doesn't do well if you argue with someone stronger in real life and it may end up he punch me lmfao + you can do research or think before typing the argument + you can read your opponent's argument again and again xD It won't be funny if I miss the argument in real life.