Oh heeeeey, here's a recent example! You want to argue an opposing opinion with me, that's totally fine, have at ye, scoundrel, and let us draw our blades and clash in our ideologies! I would like, however, if that didn't involve you insinuating that you know the reason why my parents "fucked and had [me]". Or inferring they know anything about what I have to deal with when it comes to my race. Or coming in swinging with insults first when it comes to a discussion on cheating. I argue with friends that have opposing viewpoints all the time. But they bring their A-game. And they know me well enough that they can use aspects of my personal life as evidence. Ergo, the discussion is usually more fruitful than the kinds of opposing viewpoint arguments I get into online. I've had my viewpoints changed on Hubski before. It hasn't always been serious, like things on politics, or religion, or whatever. But kleinbl00 completely changed how I view parties, and he ethered me so hard on the subject that all I could do was badge his comment and stare at the screen. It's possible. But again: you need to bring your A-game.