DDoS'ing in Arguments

> I don’t know what the solution to this problem is, other than somehow trying to get people to want to genuinely engage in difficult conversations.

Not going to happen. Author needs to study humans a little more. Possibly start with some of the short Russian greats like notes From the underground or a day in the life of ivan denisovich. Or go academic a study a little bit HEXACO.

As Twain said, never wrestle with a pig – it gets mud all over you and the pig likes it.

Or "Matthew 7:6" if that's you speed.