How NOT To Argue

Hello, this is Henry Hudson. Although I am not the best arguer, I think I have a good idea on how NOT to argue. The following are things that I have noticed when arguing on the wiki, GoComics, Discord, and Roblox.

Insults
In a debate, there is no point in insulting your opponent. Doing so will not make your case any stronger in any way. In fact, it makes it look like you have run out of evidence and reasoning, therefore weakening your argument. Examples that I have seen:
 * You're gay. (Usually with incorrect grammar.)
 * You're so stupid
 * You're adopted
 * You're a two year old
 * Have can you be so dumb?
 * F**k you.

Irrelevant Points
Making irrelevant points has the same negative effect as insulting your opponent. Keep your points focused on what you are arguing for. Do not bring up irrelevant points and topics that have absolutely zero influence on what you are arguing for.

Stupid Questions
Rhetorical questioning is a great method of strengthening your case, but the questions must be relevant and supported. By stupid questioning, I mean questions such as:
 * Why do you care?
 * And?
 * So?
 * Why does that matter? (back it up with logical reasoning)

Pointless words or phrases
Respond to your opponent with meaningful arguments and evidence, not words/phrases such as:
 * Lmao
 * I don't care
 * Bruh
 * Boi
 * xD
 * Facepalm or lauging emojis

Jumping to Conclusions
As stated earlier, back up your arguments with reasoning and evidence. Don't just give points that have absolutely no evidence whatsoever.

Restating the same points
Your opponent understood you the first time, there is no point in restating the same points. Doing so makes it look like that you have nothing else to say that will amplify your argument. In fact, if you do this, you probably DO have nothing else to say, but are too conceited to let it go.

Pointless amplifications to arguments
By this, I mean:
 * Writing your argument in all caps
 * Putting "lol" or "lmao" before or after your argument
 * AlTeRnAtInG cApS
 * Putting emojis after arguments

Snitching
Don't say things like "oh why are you punishing me? THIS GUY DID LITERALLY THE EXACT SAME THING! WHY DONT YOU PUNISH HIM INSTEAD OF ME!!" Like the people have very good reasons for why they picked you as a target and stuff