>>Walter+(OP)
My tactic is more trying to get people to either think through or substantiate their claims or positions than simply focusing on "unpopular opinions". Including in some recent exchanges with you. I make a point of challenging what I suspect are viewpoints adopted for conventionality rather than empiricism or reasoning.
That also occasionally seems to unsettle some readers. I think on balance it improves the site. All the more so when people respond or learn things.
(I've certainly learned from being challenged on my own comments, and make my own fair share of errors.)