Fairly often. Sometimes its because I'm six replies deep and really just talking with one person who I don't know in the faintest, so.. fuck it, I got better things to do.
Other times its because I suddenly figure the comment I'm replying to is a troll, so fuck it.
Often its because I realise that I really don't know for certain what I'm talking about (ie, where do I find a reilable source for this statement) but its really not important enough to search for a source, so fuck it.
And the rest of the time its because I've realised that the argument is more nuanced than really befits online debate. I could try and construct a solid argument in the next ten paragraphs, but fuck it: you, random stranger on the internet, can just stay wrong.
To some it up, laziness. It's basically why we have a government and society that often fails to to choose a path that makes sense. This doesn't just happen online, it happens everyday and all kinds of circumstances but at least I was somewhat heartened by the reply:
My favourite is when I make assertions, look for sources to back up my position and realise I'm wrong :)
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The last one is probably what happens to me mostly.
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