RobinZ comments on Open Thread: March 2010, part 3 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Rain 19 March 2010 03:18:37PM *  19 points [-]

What is the appropriate method to tap out when you don't want to be thrown to the rationality mat any more?

What's the best way for me to stop a thread when I no longer wish to participate, as my emotions are turning sour, and I recognize I will begin saying bad things?

Comment author: RobinZ 19 March 2010 03:28:33PM 0 points [-]

There's the stopgap measure of asking for a rain check (e.g. "I'm sorry, but this conversation is just getting me frustrated - I'll come back tomorrow and see if I can come up with a better reply"), but I'm not sure what are the best methods to conclude a conversation. Most of the socially-accepted ones are logically rude.