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The Comment Section Crusade

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 I can truthfully say that I had a very difficult time finding an argument online. After about two hours of scrolling through the best places I could think of that would have a comment clash, I did come across one small example of the things we typically see online when people don't agree. It kind of amazes me how easy it is to come across an argument online, but when you go searching, that seems less fruitful. I will say that this is likely due to comment moderation on Facebook, many group rules, and moderation on Reddit.  This argument was in response to a post from a local news station (CBS Chicago) in regard to a man being charged for the beating of an elderly couple.  Please see the below screenshot (I have crossed out names as a precaution): I chose this because I fully believe that the way this conversation is going is just not the correct way to argue online...if you are going to argue online. I noticed several issues, even in this short exchange. 1) The first comment is ra