and it applies in real (in-person non-virtual) interactions as well.
I never know, when I am in disagreement with someone or presenting opposing views, how far the conversation - civil in tone, of course - can go, without one of us bugging out.
I, for one, enjoy that type of discourse. I love philosophy, and to philosophize requires hashing through perspectives. I would rather discourse with someone with an opposing viewpoint who is willing to engage, than with someone with similar views who is intolerant.
In fact, I see this a lot: folks with divergent views who are esssentially "on the same side" (eg, HRC vs. Bernie supporters; progressives vs. Black Lives Matters supporters), who are unwilling to discourse, to engage, to consider the other's views, and who just essentially walk out of the conversation. I find that stunning.
As you say, how else will we learn and grow? ... if that is our goal.
I think sometimes passion gets in the way, but passion, I believe, should be tempered with both empathy and tolerance.
Thank you for bringing this to light. 
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