I just happened across
This article on constructive argument. Admittedly, it's in the context of arcane and esoteric details of strategy in a game that star trek nerds think is nerdy, but the point holds -- giving good reasons for your position turns a pissing contest into a source of new knowledge.
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So true! Arguments are only bad things if you argue poorly. Found some poor tactics to watch for (and avoid yourself): pithy, wordy.
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