and the thing is, i recognise this pattern at homeopathic dilution, it is bullying. it is a form of social power. i can fully agree with a specific salient claim that they are making, concede that point, and then that is not actually what they meant or where they want to go with it
i will buy your eggs but i will not become your new chicken and it is unreasonable that this has become the foundation of so many goddamned interactions
The discursive discipline required to Exist On The Internet is a burden that cannot fall solely on the shoulders of people who engage in good faith. But the only way you make the other kind play nice is mafia rules (beat the shit out of them with a metaphorical/real bat). Not great.
lmaoooooooooooooooooooooo
discipline