The question is about what? My self esteem? My welfare? My opinions? The old saying goes ' charity starts at home' and it rings true to me. Rational self interest should be a top priority.
Yet, I do care what my friends, family and Philosophy teachers think , if their thinking are reasonable and I can get benefit from their insights then I should care. This is why I joined this debate organization to have constructive arguments to increase my knowledge and also to acquire the skills to debate crooked thinkers.