I assume we've all had experiences online where we're arguing with someone and the situation devolves into a pointless pissing contest. It get's even crazier here on Hive. Most of us are no stranger to the extended flag wars that take place here from time to time. When money is on the line, people seem to get even more furious, frustrated, absolutely tilted, and understandably so.
Well, actually a lot of the time it doesn't even make sense. I've flagged users (long ago) for literally a penny and they went absolutely apeshit. We actually see that happen a lot, surprisingly. I recall 
The day before yesterday I had yet another one of these classic encounters. Let this be a great example of how not to do things; about how no one should talk to another person like this, ever (on both sides).
Sometimes when I'm arguing with someone they start talking in circles and spewing out the same useless information over and over again. When this happens I realize something:
When someone tries to get the last on me like that I play a little game with myself; a little inside joke known only to me. Ah, just kidding! I end up going fully transparent and literally say the phrase "last word".
Seriously though, when I do this, I'm trying to lead the conversation elsewhere and bring up other points, but all the circular talk and tired arguments keep popping up on the opposing side. I'm not about to do the same; I'm not about to just repeat what I've already said (especially on an immutable blockchain) and rehash the same conversation in a different way.
God, it's such a troll move that pisses people off to no end. I used to do it to my ex-girlfriend and it would just infuriate her (such a smart thing to do). One of the perks of my new and improved girlfriend is that I've never had to employ this tactic because I've never had an argument with her where I felt like this was happening. #smallmiracles
Personally, I don't quite understand it. I'm more than willing to drop a conversation if we've reached the end of it, so to be talking to someone who won't stfu when we've clearly reached the end of the dialog? That's just obnoxious. Clearly, the answer is to be even more of an annoying bitch than the person I'm talking to. That's how arguments are won, amirite?
@baah is my favorite troll!Perhaps those of you who know
Just take a look at his profile, for god's sake:
Self defined as a "degenerate scumbag"?
But many do!
What an adorable little troll to call our own!
Also you gotta love the reblog right there, lol... no takebacks!
@edicted/re-abitcoinskeptic-qawwbi
Are you trying to admit that you're writing shit PURELY for profit/reaction?
Yes
Walked right into that one!
Go read one of 
@caitlinjohnstone/how-to-beat-a-manipulator
Everything I say is like spinning straw into gold.
You may call me, "The Alchemist".
... and it's that easy...
I've never gone so absolutely all-in on the #lastword game before.
It was a legendary sight to behold, even for me!
You lashing out like a child doesn't accomplish anything but satisfy the feeble mind of an insecure troll who has nothing better to do.
It is literally impossible for you to not write a response to this.
That's how weak-minded you are.
I'm going to lose the #lastword game.
You actually responded to a message saying it was IMPOSSIBLE to not.
Thanks for making my day, man.
I guess it was a pretty good read.
I did used to be a poker player, after all.
I bet he is good for one more.
I lost the #lastword game. It was an epic battle, but I did indeed get the #lastword so that makes me the loser. You certainly can't win the #lastword game if the entire point of the game is that the other person has to have it no matter what.
I was on such a long winning streak!
I'm not sure if I've ever lost the #lastword game before.
Truth be told, curiosity really got the best of me to see how long it could possibly go. I was pretty sure 3 was the limit, and I was right, but I just had to make sure, you know? I think it was worth taking the loss on this one to learn the limits of the game.
Although, I may have sandbagged my most epic victory ever. How many times in life am I going to get the opportunity to tell someone they don't have the power to stop talking because they're such a weak-minded troll? Could have been a once in a lifetime opportunity! Shoot!
Only losers.
Thank you
Again,
Remember, that's the only reason why I'm here: to trick all you dumb-dumbs into giving me money. Isn't it obvious? You all fell for that whole "freedom from debt-slavery" bullshit I've been spewing? Idiots! Now give me my $5! I'm entitled to it.
Truly, you stand alone; a diamond in the rough.
