Editing Antiprocess (section)

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'''Antiprocess''' is the preemptive recognition and marginalization of undesired information by the interplay of mental [[defense mechanism]]s: the [[subconscious]] compromises information that would cause [[cognitive dissonance]]. It is often used to describe a difficulty encountered when people with sharply contrasting viewpoints are attempting (and failing) to discuss a topic.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2004-06-29|title=Introduction to Antiprocess|url=http://members.aol.com/intwg/antiprocess.htm|access-date=2020-10-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040629083126/http://members.aol.com/intwg/antiprocess.htm|archive-date=2004-06-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Cassidy |first=Captain |date=2023-03-25 |title=Antiprocess shields: How they work and why people use them |url=https://rolltodisbelieve.com/antiprocess-shields-how-they-work-and-why-people-use-them/ |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=Roll to Disbelieve |language=en-US}}</ref>

In other words, when one is [[debate|debating]] with another, there may be a baffling disconnect despite one's apparent understanding of the argument. Despite the apparently sufficient understanding to formulate counter-arguments, the mind of the debater does not allow him to be swayed by that knowledge.

There are many instances on the [[Internet]] where antiprocess can be observed, but the prime location to see it is in [[Usenet]] discussion groups, where discussions tend to be highly polarized. In such debates, both sides appear to have a highly sophisticated understanding of the other position, yet neither side is swayed. As a result, the debate can continue for years without any progress being made.