What is your purpose when you argue on forums?

[Michael-5]

Torillian said:
y'know I'm rarely trying to convince the person I'm actually arguing against, I find that's usually an unrealistic goal. Instead I argue just to get a view point out there that I think should be said. Not for the guy I'm arguing against but for the people that are just reading the thread without posting so that the person I disagree with isn't the only voice.

I wish I was as good with words as you, when I respond, I make essays.

I debate for the same reasons, and I usually feel like I'm that 1 voice against a few really hartcore fans who won't accept other peoples views.

enditall727 said:

my debates or arguements are either me setting the record straight and laying the true cards on the table or its just the other person saying something completely out of the way

This is why, you and I have never had an arguement! LOL, but I don't think we ever had a good debate either.