This exercise in trolling, er, I mean creative writing, has been a real learning experience for me. I have found it a great way to create apologetics for any subject. You toss things out there and then use the responses to form counter-arguments.
I have also been getting pretty good at dealing with these contrarian-style trolls and their rebuttals. I've found that as I go along and build up a set of rebuttals to my own points, I can then develop ready-made responses beforehand.
Things to think about, but not entirely what I want from this exercise. It is a good start and a productive method for this application, not so much for other creative methods. It is something that I am beginning to see as similar to how AI develops and responds. This is a whole other area to ponder.
ETA: I have to admit that I have been enjoying burning these people who are merely parroting talking points. They haven't given their position much thought other than what they have picked up along the way. I have even gotten pretty good at agreeing with them while politely insulting their intelligence and setting them up for my next move. It is hard to get that final burn in though, that final word that shuts these clueless idiots down.
I have also been getting pretty good at dealing with these contrarian-style trolls and their rebuttals. I've found that as I go along and build up a set of rebuttals to my own points, I can then develop ready-made responses beforehand.
Things to think about, but not entirely what I want from this exercise. It is a good start and a productive method for this application, not so much for other creative methods. It is something that I am beginning to see as similar to how AI develops and responds. This is a whole other area to ponder.
ETA: I have to admit that I have been enjoying burning these people who are merely parroting talking points. They haven't given their position much thought other than what they have picked up along the way. I have even gotten pretty good at agreeing with them while politely insulting their intelligence and setting them up for my next move. It is hard to get that final burn in though, that final word that shuts these clueless idiots down.
A trail goes two ways and looks different in each direction - There is no such thing as a timid woodland creature - Whatever does not kill you leaves you a survivor - Jesus is NOT a bad word - MSB