Gets them every time.
For example, I could initiate a conversation with an ignorant point of view. In that case, it would be offensive and not defensive.
That's just baiting.. it's definitely defensive by nature. It's so effective because you get them to attack you first.
Yes, it is baiting. You're right about that.
"Defensive" means to protect. Are you able to provide an example of how baiting could be used to protect the individual who is baiting?
"It's so effective because you get them to attack you first."
Being attacked is definitely a possible outcome of baiting others, but not necessarily. However, if they do attack you and you respond by being defensive, that doesn't make the initial bait defensive; it simply makes that particular response defensive.
You're restrained by the rules of logic and reality, allowing those who can step out if to tool you around for their own amusement. You keep chasing clarity and sense while they're fucking around and having fun with you.