6 ms·

The words "Bad faith" are such a cop out lately. Everyone is using it because they think it is a clear way to win an argument fast. What do you mean when using

• TulliusCicero 7y ago
  In this case I think it's appropriate. There's been a 32% increase in this attitude since last year. Do you really think the author of the article believes that 32% more men can't control themselves around women than last year?
  • mcphage 7y ago
    > Do you really think the author of the article believes that 32% more men can't control themselves around women than last year? I could believe that 32% more men realize that their inability (or disinterest) in controlling themselves around women might actually have consequences.
• mattmcknight 7y ago
  Intentional misrepresentation of another's view.
• weberc2 7y ago
  I agree it's overused and abused, but this is pretty straightforward. The author is attributing the rise to "men can't control themselves" instead of the obvious "men are afraid of false accusations". Even if the latter is not a good reason to be uncomfortable, the article should address that point instead of the overt strawman.