Stop Debating People with Followers

Now, these followers include MEDIUM, YouTube, Religion, Politics, Finance, and Social Movements. Why would it be best to not debate anyone in these categories? Because you cannot win. Why can you not win? Because they have everything to lose. Let’s setup the scene.

You agree to a debate with someone. You find a venue of any size. There is a moderator, an audience and rules for the debaters, and the listeners. Just to let you know you: the debate was lost before either of the two guests cleared their throats or thanked people as if accepting an academy award. Who won so easily without a fight? The audience wins. The audience is comprised of two sides of emotional tribalism while there are a few quiet sprinkles of independent onlookers. The audience is there to watch who they support destroy the enemy…er… I mean: opposition. They have their minds made up, and they want to hear their level or higher, arguments and counter-arguments by the one they support.

So question yourself: How do you win over people so steadfast against you?

Better question: Why are you trying to win them over? What do you gain?

Higher-end question: Why must you gain something? Would not it be best for the gain to be had by the audience?