How easily are you sucked into a fruitless or even destructive argument?

Isn't it immature to sit around debating with people that don't care what points you are making. Yet, we often give in rather than resist the temptation to jump into arguments and ugliness that don't do any good. I myself have to constantly fight the urge. Don't you think the devil wants us to get dragged into arguments that cause more ill will, malice and bitterness?