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Adab of disagreement in a loud age

Classical etiquette for scholarly difference, and how it translates to online conversation.

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The scholars of the past disagreed constantly and recorded it without contempt. The manners that made this possible are a discipline, not a temperament.

Three classical habits

State the other position in a form its holder would accept. Distinguish an error from sin. Keep the argument about the evidence, and let the person keep their dignity.

Online

A comment thread rewards the opposite of each. Notice the reward and refuse it: reply slowly, quote fully, and leave the conversation before it stops being one.

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