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 Why bother?

Some may have valid reason to vent 

Not sure if he is deserved or in need of more defense is all 
 Why bother using social media at all, if not to post opinions?  We could all just make blogs without comment sections if we just want to shout into space.  It's healthy to be challenged on our beliefs.  

I have had my opinion changed on certain things via discussion on social media (though I accept that is probably rare and most people are not ever changing their opinions on anything).