How do I keep my family out of an online argument?

Honestly, the best move is to stop replying. Every response is fuel. Let them have the last word and mute the thread.

Mute the thread? That just looks like you're ignoring them. I'd send a private message to your aunt and cousin saying you're stepping out to cool off, and ask them to do the same.

This is why I don't do Facebook. Problem solved.

Screenshot and share? Then you definitely don't want to put anything in writing that you wouldn't want public. Keep it bland: 'I'm stepping away from this conversation.' Nothing more.

Yeah, or just delete your comments in the thread. If they can't see your original comment, the argument loses its anchor.

Deleting comments can look passive-aggressive too. But at this point, damage control is more about limiting future exposure than looking perfect.

Have you tried calling them? A phone call can shut down a text war fast. People are braver online.

Or just embrace the chaos. Family arguments are a tradition. Pass the popcorn.

Not helpful, Guru. But honestly, the core issue is that you can't control what they do. You can only control your own participation. Set a boundary and stick to it.

Agreed. And if it keeps escalating, you might need to temporarily block the worst offenders. It's not permanent, just a cooling-off period.