Buzz·Posted on Jan 31, 2013How To Deal With That Person Who Thinks Black History Month Shouldn't ExistHaving a discussion about race on the internet can be challenging. Here are a few tips.by Heben NigatuBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail Every year, come this time around February, this person creeps up on your social media feed. You want to say something, but having an argument on the internet can be kind of frustrating. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 1. An "Excedrin for Racial Tension" might be a good place to start. Sorry, this content is no longer supported. View on enhanced page 2. Just stay calm. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. Think about where you want the conversation to go. View this video on YouTube 4. Be strategic and precise with your language and ask that they do so as well. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. Nip the "devil's advocate" posturing in the bud. 6. Put an end to any sentence that begins with "I don't want to sound racist, but..." Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. See through the derailment techniques. 8. Don't get tangled in the warped logic. 9. Ask clarifying questions. 10. Be sure to look at the past... View this video on YouTube 11. ...as well as the current landscape of racial politics. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. Be wary of "hipster racism". Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. Ask them what "White History Month" would even look like? 14. Refer them to some resources. 15. Things might get ugly... ...but don't be afraid to call things out Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 16. In the event that they become emotional, be sympathetic. Try to hear where they are coming from. 17. Well, be sympathetic to an extent... ...having perspective is also important. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 18. And most importantly, know when to disengage. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 19. Your sanity >>> winning an argument on the internet.