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Pile on by TRAs

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wopbamboo · 09/11/2018 15:42

I am in the middle of a pile on by TRA's on Twitter.

I am not comfortable sharing my anonymous Twitter username on even here yet, but I wanted to ask, when trying to explain your viewpoint on feminism, and you become the subject of a pile on, what do you do?

I am stuck between not giving up, but the more I reply, the more of them pile on.

Help.

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arranfan · 09/11/2018 16:00

I like the pig and mud analogy - another is pigeon chess:

Debating a zealot is like playing chess with a pigeon. No matter how good you are at chess the pigeon is just going to mess on the board and strut around like it won.

Babdoc · 09/11/2018 15:59

I agree with the above PPs, but just want to add “well done” for getting the TRAs rattled! They hate it when people produce rational arguments and scientific facts, as they have no answer. Hence their descent into bullying, abuse and attempts to silence you.
Maybe start another similar thread, so even more twitter users have the opportunity to see the TRAs in their full aggressive male rage mode?!

RaininSummer · 09/11/2018 15:58

Loving the pig analogy. OP you can't win with the terminally woke anyway so make your point and retreat unless they say anything worthy of response.

Mumfun · 09/11/2018 15:57
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Hulo · 09/11/2018 15:53

Yes, politely disengage, your point is made. Block if necessary. Life is too short.

You will never convince those TRAs piling on to you but there may be silent observers who have taken something from what you have said and you have said it

DisrespectfulAdultFemale · 09/11/2018 15:52

I am not on Twitter but I would take the same approach as I do here: don't engage.

My philosophy is: don't get in the mud with a pig; you'll only get dirty and the pig will enjoy it.

SwearyG · 09/11/2018 15:50

What arranfan says. Often it's best to just disengage. The TRAs on twitter can be relentless in their attacks.

arranfan · 09/11/2018 15:46

No explanation will be sufficient for those who have no wish to listen.

You've stated your position and I see no reason for you to engage further if you do not wish.