@sentientist @datepsych fr tho, this was the best system for reducing…

Nov 15, 2023, 06:39 EST

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@sentientist @datepsych fr tho, this was the best system for reducing conflict- I'd restrain myself from angry comments till I'd had a milkshake https://x.com/mimi10v3/status/1456023826475753478

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@robinhanson In lieu of that question, college bf would offer to get me a chocolate milkshake... By unspoken custom, I'd reciprocate with a calm explanation of what was bothering me. It was a good system- show concern without guessing at the issue while also improving mood via chocolate.

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Quote tweet · May 8, 2024oh, lest i be accused of not answering my own question....Reply · Jun 2, 2021@Aetius77 @JTCharles01 @DeathCult45 @NateSilver538 It is about avoiding an unpleasant confrontation when you just want your chocolate fix.Reply · Mar 21, 2022@xsphi Idk, it just seems more productive than everyone being upset with each other for conflicting preferences Reply · May 27, 2023sure berduck, so the question is, what can be done to actually resolve a conflict where ppl on social media are very angry with each other