Improving argumentation by testing strategies

The speaker used to engage in debates and arguments with an ulterior motive of improving their ability to persuade. They employed a two-pronged approach by using proper and improper strategies to evaluate their effectiveness. However, they now question if a confrontational strategy is better or if public figures who excel at online arguments like Douglas Murray or Ben Shapiro are truly convincing anyone. The speaker realizes that engaging in online arguments does not contribute to their psychological well-being and fitness goals and has stopped participating in comments sections.