Ammo library
Wasting Time
Severity 2Method disciplineStep 1Step 7Step 10
Keeps engaging someone who is clearly unreachable, trolling, or standing out of politeness.
The give pair
Gives ammo
Okay but wait, one more thing, let me address every single point you raised for the tenth time...
Gives nothing
It seems you're not open to this. Remember: if you are not vegan, you are responsible for the exploitation of animals.
The round they fire back
Becomes more dismissive and absurd; wastes your energy on purpose while pretending to listen.
How to fix it
Three strikes, you're out. Any deflection or failure to answer a direct question is one strike. After three strikes, plant the seed and walk away. Do not chase politeness, debate dodging, or give extra chances.
Related lessons
- Three strikes, disengage Holding the room
- Who you talk to matters Holding the room
- Deflection or non-answer = strike Holding the room
- Deflection loop scenario (common trap) Holding the room
- How long you talk implies complexity Refusing the tangent and delivering it well
- Four things you control The activist's mindset
- No magic words, no 100% success rate The activist's mindset
- Three strikes, disengage The activist's mindset