Online Arguments: Is Texting a Better Way To Argue?
Is Texting a Better Way To Argue?
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The online argument is on Reddit where this person says that texting is the best way to have a deep discussion or argument. I chose this online argument for my assignment because there have been several times where I have argued with someone over text and in my opinion, I feel like it doesn’t help with effective communication. However, some people find it easier to communicate over text than in person.
One of the three negative examples or concerns that I have with this online arguments is that there are some people that say that they cut off the argument with “I rather talk in person” but there was one person who commented that it makes them feel worse when they have to argue face to face because they can’t process their emotions properly and it creates a lag because of that. Another concern is if people are forgetting how to actually act in real life when it comes to talking about a serious situation. If they feel too overwhelmed to talk about a problem in person, would they need help on trying to communicate more effectively? That is one of the things that is also talked about is that you need to understand the person you are arguing with. For example to see if they rather talk in person or over text. Another concern specifically with this topic is that there are people who will argue saying that in person is better, yet they are contradicting themselves in a way because they are arguing with people on an online platform which doesn’t really make any sense to me. Talking about negative examples, in this argument I feel that some people put others down saying that the people who argue over text aren't really good at communicating but they are failing to understand the type of person they are and how communication is different for everyone. They are also just making a plain assumption. Moreover, it seems as if more people are continuing the argument. This is a negative example because some of them aren't even trying to understand each other or try to find a solution. Some of them are even arguing over something that they could educate themselves more on. My concern is if there even is a solution to something so arguable.
Five rules that I have for people to argue online more constructively are to do your research on the topic before you continue on with the argument, learn as much as you can not only about the topic but also with whoever you are arguing with, know reliable resources, have your claims and evidence, and lastly, make sure to cite/ reference your sources. When doing research, you want to make sure that the information you are getting is credible. Some of the websites I use to find credible information are Jstor and Google Scholar. In the reading, “Crafting Your Rhetorical Act“ it mentioned that websites like these help with “testing personal experience, refining understanding of the subject, and collecting concrete material that will explain and prove your claims” (Campbell 48). This makes it a lot easier to argue something if you know your topic as well as knowing that you got the information from a reliable source.
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