Trump vs. Twitter

Hey everyone! 

I hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving. 

For this week's discussion on online arguments, I chose the recent feud between Trump and Twitter: (here). I chose this argument because of its relevancy, as this argument happened in May, and the election was just a little under a month ago. The three main issues I have with this online argument are: 

1. It undermines/discourages the importance of fact-checking

2. It gives the wrong impression of what the First Amendment really says

3. Gives the impression that the President has Authoritarian-like powers (saying he will have Twitter shut down if they continue to fact-check him).

Here are my 5 rules on how to argue online correctly:

1. Avoid name-calling

2. Use evidence-based facts

3. Avoid an argumentative/ tone

4. Don't say anything you wouldn't say to a family member at dinner

5. Leave the argument if it gets too out of control