this post was submitted on 13 Jul 2023
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[–] WheeGeetheCat 11 points 2 years ago

Mostly true, but very complicated by online trolls, especially the practice of 'concern trolling'

Basically you first have to establish the person is arguing in good faith. If some is ALWAYS playing the devils advocate, they might just be the actual devil