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Would you disagree that HN generally skews "left" on the political scale? Wouldn't such a skew (left or right) affect HN readers' "common sense"? While I can't
by anonbanker 10y ago
Would you disagree that HN generally skews "left" on the political scale? Wouldn't such a skew (left or right) affect HN readers' "common sense"?
While I can't comment on your intent, your reply appears to fit the description of a Bandwagon Fallacy:
The Bandwagon Fallacy (also, Argument from Common Sense, Argumentum ad Populum): The fallacy of arguing that because "everyone" (or someone in power who has widespread backing) supposedly thinks or does something, it must be true and right. E.g., "Whether there actually is large scale voter fraud in America or not, many people now believe there is and that makes it so." Sometimes also includes Lying with Statistics, e.g. “Over 75% of Americans believe that crooked Hodiak is a thief, a liar and a pervert. There may not be any evidence, but for anyone with half a brain that conclusively proves the case!”
- pmarreck 10y agoYeah it is the bandwagon fallacy. But apparently, critical thinking skill is becoming rarefied even at HN.
- anonbanker 10y agoupvoted for truth.