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[–] mfed1122@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

My problem with this is that I think a lot of the changeable minds that are on the fence will recognize how it isn't really hypocritical, and so this misses the point and just makes it look like a stupid complaint. Because indeed, there isn't hypocrisy going on here. The mentality is wrong for other reasons, but not because of hypocrisy. So when it comes to changeable minds, I feel like it's better to put forward solid reasoning rather than merely sophistic reasoning - as the second kind is usually only useful for preaching to a choir who is willing to overlook logical flaws.

[–] avidamoeba@lemmy.ca 3 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago) (1 children)

I understand. Can you give me an example of a true line of reasoning? Honest, good faith question, in case I learn something I can use. :D

If too much work, don't worry about it.

[–] mfed1122@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 21 minutes ago

Thanks for this really nice comment. This is the kind of interaction that makes Lemmy awesome. I am working up a longer response to this when I have time but just wanted to pop in and reply a little earlier