Thunder Punch Daily 24 – Debate vs. Fighting
Today I elaborate on a topic from the forum, specifically about some advice about starting up a fight with one’s competitors as a means to get your passionate supporters to rally behind you. It is my opinion that one must first decide what is their desired outcome from their position, and then evaluate whether debating or fighting is the method that will yield the intended results.
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