Online Arguements

As a bodybuilder myself it is only fitting to do my analysis of an online argument about bodybuilding. On the forum from Bodybuilding.com, a group of 6 or so individuals got into the argument of how many training days there were in a week after a user going bv the name of m1ndless asked if it was "safe to do a full body workout every other day?" Here is the link to the exact forum and argument for you to view: https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=107926751.

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The 3 negative examples and concerns you have with this online argument goes as follows:

    1. Most of the users are making quick assumptions rather than thinking about what the other person is saying. The argument really starts when users steviekm3 and TheJosh debate whether going to the gym every other day is either 3.5 or 4 days per week. While both are right in their own regard and assumptions, neither are thinking deep enough to realize the other person is or isn't considering a rest days in between weekly cycles.

    2. The forum users start to insult each other and use sarcasm. This then creates a point where even if any of the people typing know they might be wrong, they will not back down because now their ego is on the line. This insult then causes a snowball effect in which the messages get progressively more hostile. Take for example user TheJosh as he says "all muscle and no brains? lol" towards user Justin-27.

    3. There is no option for voice notes so it is very hard to tell the tone of how people talk on the forum. This ties back into the insults being thrown around. Without hearing the voice and seeing facial expressions as you would in real life, it becomes extremely hard to tell the difference between friendly banter and being rude.

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5 rules for how people should argue online correctly goes as follows:

    1. Take the time to try and understand your opposing side before immediately jumping to a responce.

    2. Do not ever jump too insults, even if you are insulted first.

    3. Be mindful of how you speak. These people you are talking to are likely strangers, they do not know         how you talk in real life.

    4. Give credibility to yourself when the time is right to back your arguments.

    5. Use full sentences and proper grammar. Make it easy for your words to be understood.