▲ 1360 ▼ not even subtle (lemmy.blahaj.zone) submitted 5 months ago by not_IO@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/microblogmemes@lemmy.world 71 comments fedilink hide all child comments https://mastox.eu/@AssalRad/116157304384102524
[+] DandomRude@piefed.social 29 points 5 months ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children) [deleted] permalink fedilink source hideshow 4 child comments replies: [+] TheTechnician27@lemmy.world -6 points 5 months ago* (1 child) It's "quite easy to understand" because that's how the Dunning–Kruger effect works: the less you know, the more simplistic your understanding of a system, and the easier it is to confidently make bullshit claims and pretend you know what you're talking about. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] DandomRude@piefed.social 15 points 5 months ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] TheTechnician27@lemmy.world -7 points 5 months ago* (1 child) it’s nice that you know the names of two renowned psychologists. The painfully unearned smarm almost masks the way you have no idea how any of this works and just want to manufacture a reason to be mad at the NYT's coverage of the Middle East – coverage that already has a million provable things to be mad at (of which that link is just a small sample). You're trying to perform alchemy in a fucking gold mine, and it's baffling. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] DandomRude@piefed.social 5 points 5 months ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] TheTechnician27@lemmy.world -7 points 5 months ago* (1 child) "Please explain it to me. Not the actual thing we're talking about, because I actually don't care to consider why I might be wrong, but about this batshit strawman argument I created." Checking off all the boxes. If you want to talk to someone who's whatever you tell them they are, then fuck off to ChatGPT, you clown. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works 10 points 5 months ago So, to recap, this thread started with a passive-aggressive accusation, you backed it up with another passive-aggressive comment, somebody responded to you, and then you got mad at them for being angry about the wrong thing (without, y'know, actually saying what they should be mad about!) Why not just state your opinion? Why all this beating around the bush? permalink fedilink source parent [+] starik@lemmy.zip -9 points 5 months ago (6 children) We don’t need to manufacture grievance to criticize our government and institutions. In fact, it weakens our case when we do so. The top comment outlines some very reasonable explanations for the difference in phrasing between the two headlines. If you’re always assuming the worst possible motivations, people aren’t going to take you seriously. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 12 child comments replies: [–] Catoblepas@piefed.blahaj.zone 40 points 5 months ago (1 child) I’m sure the newspaper that cheerleaded us into the Iraq war and is owned by a board of billionaires is following only the strictest code of ethics when it comes to reporting on American warmongering. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world -14 points 5 months ago (1 child) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Catoblepas@piefed.blahaj.zone 25 points 5 months ago (1 child) Right?! It’s so uncivil and making unfair assumptions to point out that the newspaper with a history of war hawking and downplaying fascism dating literally back to Hitler isn’t trustworthy on the subject of war and fascism 😢 permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] monkeyjoe@lemmy.world 9 points 5 months ago The poor innocent independent newspaper that promoted illegal wars before, look they said they changed. Just don't ask if it was for the better. permalink fedilink source parent [–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 17 points 5 months ago If you’re always assuming the worst possible motivations, people aren’t going to take you seriously. When it comes to corporate news sewers, you’re barking in the wrong toilet. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Jhex@lemmy.world 11 points 5 months ago We don’t need to manufacture grievance to criticize our government and institutions. In fact, it weakens our case when we do so. said as if the government has ever been held accountable... people aren’t going to take you seriously. apologists are never taken seriously permalink fedilink source parent [–] 0_o7@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 child) If you’re always assuming the worst possible motivations, people aren’t going to take you seriously. You're talking about motivations? Seriously? These mother fuckers have done so much worse than this and it's us that shouldn't be taken seriously? Why don't you crawl up that ass of yours a little more. it weakens our case when we do so. What case? When have you cowards have held your government responsible for any of unprovoked attacks, invasion, regime changes, massacre abroad? That boot must taste really good, huh? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] starik@lemmy.zip -6 points 5 months ago The idea that somebody else might not take the same, obviously bad faith interpretation of a pair of headlines worked you up into that much of a lather? permalink fedilink source parent [+] DandomRude@piefed.social 7 points 5 months ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works -3 points 5 months ago (1 child) What are you doing to stop fascism in your country? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] DandomRude@piefed.social 5 points 5 months ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works -2 points 5 months ago Says the person who screams and insults, "Do something!" all while probably not even a US citizen and gives no advice. permalink fedilink source parent [–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@piefed.world -2 points 5 months ago How dare you run defense for the imperialist americans? permalink fedilink source parent
[+] TheTechnician27@lemmy.world -6 points 5 months ago* (1 child) It's "quite easy to understand" because that's how the Dunning–Kruger effect works: the less you know, the more simplistic your understanding of a system, and the easier it is to confidently make bullshit claims and pretend you know what you're talking about. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] DandomRude@piefed.social 15 points 5 months ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] TheTechnician27@lemmy.world -7 points 5 months ago* (1 child) it’s nice that you know the names of two renowned psychologists. The painfully unearned smarm almost masks the way you have no idea how any of this works and just want to manufacture a reason to be mad at the NYT's coverage of the Middle East – coverage that already has a million provable things to be mad at (of which that link is just a small sample). You're trying to perform alchemy in a fucking gold mine, and it's baffling. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] DandomRude@piefed.social 5 points 5 months ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] TheTechnician27@lemmy.world -7 points 5 months ago* (1 child) "Please explain it to me. Not the actual thing we're talking about, because I actually don't care to consider why I might be wrong, but about this batshit strawman argument I created." Checking off all the boxes. If you want to talk to someone who's whatever you tell them they are, then fuck off to ChatGPT, you clown. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works 10 points 5 months ago So, to recap, this thread started with a passive-aggressive accusation, you backed it up with another passive-aggressive comment, somebody responded to you, and then you got mad at them for being angry about the wrong thing (without, y'know, actually saying what they should be mad about!) Why not just state your opinion? Why all this beating around the bush? permalink fedilink source parent
[+] DandomRude@piefed.social 15 points 5 months ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] TheTechnician27@lemmy.world -7 points 5 months ago* (1 child) it’s nice that you know the names of two renowned psychologists. The painfully unearned smarm almost masks the way you have no idea how any of this works and just want to manufacture a reason to be mad at the NYT's coverage of the Middle East – coverage that already has a million provable things to be mad at (of which that link is just a small sample). You're trying to perform alchemy in a fucking gold mine, and it's baffling. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] DandomRude@piefed.social 5 points 5 months ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] TheTechnician27@lemmy.world -7 points 5 months ago* (1 child) "Please explain it to me. Not the actual thing we're talking about, because I actually don't care to consider why I might be wrong, but about this batshit strawman argument I created." Checking off all the boxes. If you want to talk to someone who's whatever you tell them they are, then fuck off to ChatGPT, you clown. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works 10 points 5 months ago So, to recap, this thread started with a passive-aggressive accusation, you backed it up with another passive-aggressive comment, somebody responded to you, and then you got mad at them for being angry about the wrong thing (without, y'know, actually saying what they should be mad about!) Why not just state your opinion? Why all this beating around the bush? permalink fedilink source parent
[+] TheTechnician27@lemmy.world -7 points 5 months ago* (1 child) it’s nice that you know the names of two renowned psychologists. The painfully unearned smarm almost masks the way you have no idea how any of this works and just want to manufacture a reason to be mad at the NYT's coverage of the Middle East – coverage that already has a million provable things to be mad at (of which that link is just a small sample). You're trying to perform alchemy in a fucking gold mine, and it's baffling. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] DandomRude@piefed.social 5 points 5 months ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] TheTechnician27@lemmy.world -7 points 5 months ago* (1 child) "Please explain it to me. Not the actual thing we're talking about, because I actually don't care to consider why I might be wrong, but about this batshit strawman argument I created." Checking off all the boxes. If you want to talk to someone who's whatever you tell them they are, then fuck off to ChatGPT, you clown. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works 10 points 5 months ago So, to recap, this thread started with a passive-aggressive accusation, you backed it up with another passive-aggressive comment, somebody responded to you, and then you got mad at them for being angry about the wrong thing (without, y'know, actually saying what they should be mad about!) Why not just state your opinion? Why all this beating around the bush? permalink fedilink source parent
[+] DandomRude@piefed.social 5 points 5 months ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] TheTechnician27@lemmy.world -7 points 5 months ago* (1 child) "Please explain it to me. Not the actual thing we're talking about, because I actually don't care to consider why I might be wrong, but about this batshit strawman argument I created." Checking off all the boxes. If you want to talk to someone who's whatever you tell them they are, then fuck off to ChatGPT, you clown. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works 10 points 5 months ago So, to recap, this thread started with a passive-aggressive accusation, you backed it up with another passive-aggressive comment, somebody responded to you, and then you got mad at them for being angry about the wrong thing (without, y'know, actually saying what they should be mad about!) Why not just state your opinion? Why all this beating around the bush? permalink fedilink source parent
[+] TheTechnician27@lemmy.world -7 points 5 months ago* (1 child) "Please explain it to me. Not the actual thing we're talking about, because I actually don't care to consider why I might be wrong, but about this batshit strawman argument I created." Checking off all the boxes. If you want to talk to someone who's whatever you tell them they are, then fuck off to ChatGPT, you clown. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works 10 points 5 months ago So, to recap, this thread started with a passive-aggressive accusation, you backed it up with another passive-aggressive comment, somebody responded to you, and then you got mad at them for being angry about the wrong thing (without, y'know, actually saying what they should be mad about!) Why not just state your opinion? Why all this beating around the bush? permalink fedilink source parent
[–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works 10 points 5 months ago So, to recap, this thread started with a passive-aggressive accusation, you backed it up with another passive-aggressive comment, somebody responded to you, and then you got mad at them for being angry about the wrong thing (without, y'know, actually saying what they should be mad about!) Why not just state your opinion? Why all this beating around the bush? permalink fedilink source parent
[+] starik@lemmy.zip -9 points 5 months ago (6 children) We don’t need to manufacture grievance to criticize our government and institutions. In fact, it weakens our case when we do so. The top comment outlines some very reasonable explanations for the difference in phrasing between the two headlines. If you’re always assuming the worst possible motivations, people aren’t going to take you seriously. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 12 child comments replies: [–] Catoblepas@piefed.blahaj.zone 40 points 5 months ago (1 child) I’m sure the newspaper that cheerleaded us into the Iraq war and is owned by a board of billionaires is following only the strictest code of ethics when it comes to reporting on American warmongering. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world -14 points 5 months ago (1 child) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Catoblepas@piefed.blahaj.zone 25 points 5 months ago (1 child) Right?! It’s so uncivil and making unfair assumptions to point out that the newspaper with a history of war hawking and downplaying fascism dating literally back to Hitler isn’t trustworthy on the subject of war and fascism 😢 permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] monkeyjoe@lemmy.world 9 points 5 months ago The poor innocent independent newspaper that promoted illegal wars before, look they said they changed. Just don't ask if it was for the better. permalink fedilink source parent [–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 17 points 5 months ago If you’re always assuming the worst possible motivations, people aren’t going to take you seriously. When it comes to corporate news sewers, you’re barking in the wrong toilet. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Jhex@lemmy.world 11 points 5 months ago We don’t need to manufacture grievance to criticize our government and institutions. In fact, it weakens our case when we do so. said as if the government has ever been held accountable... people aren’t going to take you seriously. apologists are never taken seriously permalink fedilink source parent [–] 0_o7@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 child) If you’re always assuming the worst possible motivations, people aren’t going to take you seriously. You're talking about motivations? Seriously? These mother fuckers have done so much worse than this and it's us that shouldn't be taken seriously? Why don't you crawl up that ass of yours a little more. it weakens our case when we do so. What case? When have you cowards have held your government responsible for any of unprovoked attacks, invasion, regime changes, massacre abroad? That boot must taste really good, huh? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] starik@lemmy.zip -6 points 5 months ago The idea that somebody else might not take the same, obviously bad faith interpretation of a pair of headlines worked you up into that much of a lather? permalink fedilink source parent [+] DandomRude@piefed.social 7 points 5 months ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works -3 points 5 months ago (1 child) What are you doing to stop fascism in your country? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] DandomRude@piefed.social 5 points 5 months ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works -2 points 5 months ago Says the person who screams and insults, "Do something!" all while probably not even a US citizen and gives no advice. permalink fedilink source parent [–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@piefed.world -2 points 5 months ago How dare you run defense for the imperialist americans? permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Catoblepas@piefed.blahaj.zone 40 points 5 months ago (1 child) I’m sure the newspaper that cheerleaded us into the Iraq war and is owned by a board of billionaires is following only the strictest code of ethics when it comes to reporting on American warmongering. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world -14 points 5 months ago (1 child) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Catoblepas@piefed.blahaj.zone 25 points 5 months ago (1 child) Right?! It’s so uncivil and making unfair assumptions to point out that the newspaper with a history of war hawking and downplaying fascism dating literally back to Hitler isn’t trustworthy on the subject of war and fascism 😢 permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] monkeyjoe@lemmy.world 9 points 5 months ago The poor innocent independent newspaper that promoted illegal wars before, look they said they changed. Just don't ask if it was for the better. permalink fedilink source parent
[+] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world -14 points 5 months ago (1 child) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Catoblepas@piefed.blahaj.zone 25 points 5 months ago (1 child) Right?! It’s so uncivil and making unfair assumptions to point out that the newspaper with a history of war hawking and downplaying fascism dating literally back to Hitler isn’t trustworthy on the subject of war and fascism 😢 permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] monkeyjoe@lemmy.world 9 points 5 months ago The poor innocent independent newspaper that promoted illegal wars before, look they said they changed. Just don't ask if it was for the better. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Catoblepas@piefed.blahaj.zone 25 points 5 months ago (1 child) Right?! It’s so uncivil and making unfair assumptions to point out that the newspaper with a history of war hawking and downplaying fascism dating literally back to Hitler isn’t trustworthy on the subject of war and fascism 😢 permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] monkeyjoe@lemmy.world 9 points 5 months ago The poor innocent independent newspaper that promoted illegal wars before, look they said they changed. Just don't ask if it was for the better. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] monkeyjoe@lemmy.world 9 points 5 months ago The poor innocent independent newspaper that promoted illegal wars before, look they said they changed. Just don't ask if it was for the better. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 17 points 5 months ago If you’re always assuming the worst possible motivations, people aren’t going to take you seriously. When it comes to corporate news sewers, you’re barking in the wrong toilet. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Jhex@lemmy.world 11 points 5 months ago We don’t need to manufacture grievance to criticize our government and institutions. In fact, it weakens our case when we do so. said as if the government has ever been held accountable... people aren’t going to take you seriously. apologists are never taken seriously permalink fedilink source parent
[–] 0_o7@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 child) If you’re always assuming the worst possible motivations, people aren’t going to take you seriously. You're talking about motivations? Seriously? These mother fuckers have done so much worse than this and it's us that shouldn't be taken seriously? Why don't you crawl up that ass of yours a little more. it weakens our case when we do so. What case? When have you cowards have held your government responsible for any of unprovoked attacks, invasion, regime changes, massacre abroad? That boot must taste really good, huh? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] starik@lemmy.zip -6 points 5 months ago The idea that somebody else might not take the same, obviously bad faith interpretation of a pair of headlines worked you up into that much of a lather? permalink fedilink source parent
[+] starik@lemmy.zip -6 points 5 months ago The idea that somebody else might not take the same, obviously bad faith interpretation of a pair of headlines worked you up into that much of a lather? permalink fedilink source parent
[+] DandomRude@piefed.social 7 points 5 months ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works -3 points 5 months ago (1 child) What are you doing to stop fascism in your country? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] DandomRude@piefed.social 5 points 5 months ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works -2 points 5 months ago Says the person who screams and insults, "Do something!" all while probably not even a US citizen and gives no advice. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works -3 points 5 months ago (1 child) What are you doing to stop fascism in your country? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] DandomRude@piefed.social 5 points 5 months ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works -2 points 5 months ago Says the person who screams and insults, "Do something!" all while probably not even a US citizen and gives no advice. permalink fedilink source parent
[+] DandomRude@piefed.social 5 points 5 months ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works -2 points 5 months ago Says the person who screams and insults, "Do something!" all while probably not even a US citizen and gives no advice. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works -2 points 5 months ago Says the person who screams and insults, "Do something!" all while probably not even a US citizen and gives no advice. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@piefed.world -2 points 5 months ago How dare you run defense for the imperialist americans? permalink fedilink source parent
