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No, this hasn't happened to me. And it's not because I can't admit that I'm wrong. I just don't get into arguments unless I am very well versed on the topic. If I'm not sufficiently versed, then I will do additional research before staking a position. I can confidently say that I have never had to reverse myself partway through because I always come from a position of thought and knowledge and don't wade in lightly.
Except, now that I think about it, there was one time where I was completely mistaken on a political topic. I won't go into details here, but I guess I really blew that. So just the one time.
Hmm, I'm remembering another incident upon reflecting on the first. I was in a rush and didn't think about my position very carefully before calling the other guy a Nazi crybaby. Turns out his dad died fighting the Nazis in North Africa, and he had been carrying the mantle ever since.
But other than that, no, I have never reversed myself mid argument because I always think carefully before typing something out, especially if it is going to be long.
If this is satire: well done.
I was prepared to downvote based on the first sentence, but then halfway through the comment I changed my mind.
Can't work out if it's short sighted and arrogant, or a masterful work of irony and sarcasm.
If it isn't satire that person must be insufferable irl.
¿Por que no los dos?