You know, I really think this line of argument on HN is getting old and needs to be relegated to the dustbin of intellectual discussion. Saying "Well, but X di

You know, I really think this line of argument on HN is getting old and needs to be relegated to the dustbin of intellectual discussion. Saying "Well, but X did $similarthing" as a loose form of justification of whatever Z is doing, like some strange variation of the "not as bad" fallacy. (Though I understand you're point about industry modus operandi) a cookie if anyone knows the actual fallacy this falls under