When you're wrong on the internet.

[anonymous-user]

I've noticed a few threads recently where some posters that enjoy an argument and seem to have difficulty admitting they're wrong, have clearly been proven wrong.

You've been arguing about something and you've been proven wrong, really if you're honest and have an ounce of self awareness, you've made an arse of yourself. What do you do?

[Iva Barchetta]

I'm wrong a LOT.

I'd admit it ,apologise and move on.

I also hate internet arguing.

[so called]

I always put my hands up and apologies when someone proves me wrong.
I see it as weak and pathetic to do otherwise.

[anonymous-user]

so called said:

I always put my hands up and apologies when someone proves me wrong.
I see it as weak and pathetic to do otherwise.

I agree but I can't say hand on heart that I'd alsways admit it.

[Balmoral]

I don't mind being wrong on the internet, it's when the internet is wrong that annoys me.

[Alex@POD]

There are people who accept people can be wrong, can't know everything, and that there are no stupid questions, and there are bellends.

[xjay1337]

I try and accept it

However some people I've noticed on PH seem to not accept it and prefer an argument.

That's PH for you!

[yellowjack]

If an idiot who is clearly wrong wants to be right to the point where he's having a proper internet tantrum, probably best to just melt away quietly and "let the Wookie win"...


...or try to argue from a position of knowledge. If you can't do that qualify your statements with "as far as I understand it". Then prepare to be educated by the lawyer/surveyor/doctor/police officer/pilot on the thread who actually does know the answer. Then leave it with an "every day is a school day" comment and be happy that you learned something new today.


I can't be bothered with arguing on the internet. Except when it's getting a reaction out of someone who's clearly a bit stupid. Then it can be a lot of fun. It may be the case that I have far too much time on my hands. Certainly far more time to spend on PistonHeads than is healthy for me...

[PixelpeepS3]

in the extremely unlikely event that i am wrong, i will let you know.

Please don't hold your breath though as it hasn't happened yet.


just kidding, i have always held up my hands and use a simple statement which i use in my personal life too..


"you were right, i was wrong, you are the king(or queen) i am nothing..."

not sarcastic at all..

[so called]

El stovey said:

so called said:

I always put my hands up and apologies when someone proves me wrong.
I see it as weak and pathetic to do otherwise.

I agree but I can't say hand on heart that I'd alsways admit it.

OK, maybe you have a point.

[Eric Mc]

The last time I was wrong was before the internet was invented

[SeeFive]

so called said:

I always put my hands up and apologies when someone proves me wrong.
I see it as weak and pathetic to do otherwise.

No it isn't.

(I also will admit to being wrong - like I am right now).

It is amazing to see some of the stuff people either truly believe to be fact or are too pig headed to admit is wrong.

[hyphen]

El stovey said:

I've noticed a few threads recently where some posters that enjoy an argument and seem to have difficulty admitting they're wrong, have clearly been proven wrong.

You've been arguing about something and you've been proven wrong, really if you're honest and have an ounce of self awareness, you've made an arse of yourself. What do you do?

It is not limited to the Internet.

Some people see a debate as a chance to put their view forward, whilst being open to the opposing view and the possibility of it changing their mind.
Others see a debate as a fight to 'win'.

[Ste1987]

Non-PC way of looking at it (apologies for any likely offence caused):

Arguing on the Internet is like competing in the Special Olympics; Even if you win, you're still retarded.



...Sorry again, but I have to remind myself of this everytime I have the urge to argue behind a computer screen

[g3org3y]

NP&E section. Some of the arguments on there are beyond comprehension.

[DanielSan]

Depends how bored I am to be honest, can't usually be that arsed with a pointless argument but some days I just think bugger it purely to troll.

[ou sont les biscuits]

g3org3y said:

NP&E section. Some of the arguments on there are beyond comprehension.

Some of the opinions are beyond comprehension.

[can't remember]

ou sont les biscuits said:

g3org3y said:

NP&E section. Some of the arguments on there are beyond comprehension.

Some of the opinions are beyond comprehension.

Some of the posters are beyond comprehension.

[hairyben]

I'd happily admit I was wrong, should the need ever arise... generally though I only make point about stuff I know about, and if I dont frame it in a more enquiring manner.

The number of people that talk utter dirt though - my speciality is electrical and some of the self appointed expert advice that pops up regularly in the diy forum is terrible.

Oh, and you missed "twist the arguement into something else or pick holes in wording or go ad hominen when you realise your sorry ass is handed" option

What a crap thread etc

[Balmoral]

can't remember said:

ou sont les biscuits said:

g3org3y said:

NP&E section. Some of the arguments on there are beyond comprehension.

Some of the opinions are beyond comprehension.

Some of the posters are beyond comprehension.

TBF though, NP&E is largely opinion. I think the thread title is more about when folks are wrong/right about something of a factual nature.

EG "What car is this?" and within a few posts the correct answer is given, and then folks argue it

Edited by Balmoral on Tuesday 7th February 15:14