If we were not on an anonymous website, we would probably not start the conversation with “I disagree.”.
Most probably you would start with, “Yes, but...” or “I agree, but ...” or “That's true to some extent, but in addition to that ...”.
Most probably you would start with, “Yes, but...” or “I agree, but ...” or “That's true to some extent, but in addition to that ...”.
This reminds me of an Abraham Lincoln story (I think I read it in How to Win Friends and Influence People)...anyway Lincoln used to pen anonymous writings attacking people, and in one instance he was found out and challenged to a duel. The men squared off with long swords but called a truce prior to the start...Lincoln never penned a negative thing about a person again.
I do that in in-person conversations all the time. Although I'm probably more blunt than most.
Further I believe you get the "I disagree" on platforms where you know one another.
Alternatives:
1) Yes, but from the perspective of the user.... (beating about the bush)
2) You are retarded and probably shouldn't breed (we know what forums harbour this communication style)
Gentlewomen and men can disagree and still keep talking gently!
What leads you to think that? This has been a common way to respond in substantive real-world discussions for my entire life, even predating the internet.
"I disagree" is not, after all, some sort of attack or insult.
I disagree.
Here is why.
Rather than someone just rambling on about something that might be just talking outloud and you miss what they think actually the difference is or that there is one.