[nicbou]

I have stopped playing, and it turned out to be the winning move.

I get involved in conversations, but not in heated debates. I don't even dignify bad faith responses with an answer.

Participation is optional. If it's pointless and unpleasant, I don't bother anymore.

[ohwellhere]

I try to do the same, now. From my perspective, a prerequisite is divorcing conversation from the concept of "winning."

[nicbou]

Same here, although I just redefine winning to learning something new, seeing a different perspective or refining my own position. It's all about exchanging information.