▲ 835 ▼ Explain that, science nerds! (lemmy.world) submitted 2 years ago by Potatos_are_not_friends@lemmy.world to c/science_memes@mander.xyz 162 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] EatATaco@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) Poes law permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] petrol_sniff_king@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) True, but I often feel like people use Poe's law as an excuse not to engage mentally. It's really uncharitable, actually. Like, I can hold the view "is sincere" and "is sarcastic" in my mind simultaneously until something confirms or denies one. And it's not like it matters that much. If he's sincere, I'll say "wow, that's crazy, " and if he's not, I'll say "wow, that would be crazy." [e] Just to clarify, I see now he's a Fox news contrib. So, he's paid to be nuts. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] petrol_sniff_king@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) True, but I often feel like people use Poe's law as an excuse not to engage mentally. It's really uncharitable, actually. Like, I can hold the view "is sincere" and "is sarcastic" in my mind simultaneously until something confirms or denies one. And it's not like it matters that much. If he's sincere, I'll say "wow, that's crazy, " and if he's not, I'll say "wow, that would be crazy." [e] Just to clarify, I see now he's a Fox news contrib. So, he's paid to be nuts. permalink fedilink source parent