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Your argument contradicts itself.

brundolf 6y ago
They're specializations of the same higher-level category. People tend to treat one as good for society and one as bad, but both are just concentrations of power whose impact on society is a function of the limitations on that power (which is not a static thing for either category as a whole, much less individuals within the category).
- omginternets 6y ago
  You're arguing semantics, and you're equivocating: since these are specializations of a higher-level category, then they have meaningful differences. More to the point: my entire argument is that we should not refrain from viewing businesses as totalitarian, despite the fact that this label is classically applied to government. Do you have a point, or are you just here to nitpick?
  - viklove 6y ago
    I love how this dude is agreeing with you, and you're tearing him a new asshole for it.
    - brundolf 6y ago
      "omg internets" indeed
      - omginternets 6y ago
        Please see my comment to the parent post, and please be assured of my sincerest apology.
        brundolf 6y ago
        Accepted. I've been known to get touchy on bad days too :)
        leavenotracks 6y ago
        What a lovely resolution to an argument in a comments thread. If only all such arguments ended thusly.
        omginternets 6y ago
        I'm back after taking a few hours off and a long walk outside, and I am relieved to see your comment. I thought you may appreciate knowing that my outburst is entirely unrelated to you, and instead stems from professional problems, which I have taken steps to correct. In particular, I have fired a certain client, and resolved to do so more proactively in the future. Again, I am truly taken aback by my own behavior -- it's like someone else was at the wheel. In addition to sweeping in front of my own door, I will bear this episode in mind the next time I encounter someone irate on the internet, and strive to handle it as you did. Thank you for being so gracious, and sorry for dumping my bad day on you.
        brundolf 6y ago
        It's all good, bud. Hope you find some relief from your stress!
    - omginternets 6y ago
      You're right. I'm having a pretty tough day/week/month, and I'm completely on edge. I've just re-read the thread and I'm at a complete loss for how I could have interpreted this exchange to be hostile. I am surprised and horrified by my behavior. Please accept my sincere apologies. I'm going to take a break.

They're specializations of the same higher-level category. People tend to treat one as good for society and one as bad, but both are just concentrations of power whose impact on society is a function of the limitations on that power (which is not a static thing for either category as a whole, much less individuals within the category).

omginternets 6y ago
You're arguing semantics, and you're equivocating: since these are specializations of a higher-level category, then they have meaningful differences. More to the point: my entire argument is that we should not refrain from viewing businesses as totalitarian, despite the fact that this label is classically applied to government. Do you have a point, or are you just here to nitpick?
- viklove 6y ago
  I love how this dude is agreeing with you, and you're tearing him a new asshole for it.
  - brundolf 6y ago
    "omg internets" indeed
    - omginternets 6y ago
      Please see my comment to the parent post, and please be assured of my sincerest apology.
      - brundolf 6y ago
        Accepted. I've been known to get touchy on bad days too :)
        leavenotracks 6y ago
        What a lovely resolution to an argument in a comments thread. If only all such arguments ended thusly.
        omginternets 6y ago
        I'm back after taking a few hours off and a long walk outside, and I am relieved to see your comment. I thought you may appreciate knowing that my outburst is entirely unrelated to you, and instead stems from professional problems, which I have taken steps to correct. In particular, I have fired a certain client, and resolved to do so more proactively in the future. Again, I am truly taken aback by my own behavior -- it's like someone else was at the wheel. In addition to sweeping in front of my own door, I will bear this episode in mind the next time I encounter someone irate on the internet, and strive to handle it as you did. Thank you for being so gracious, and sorry for dumping my bad day on you.
        brundolf 6y ago
        It's all good, bud. Hope you find some relief from your stress!
  - omginternets 6y ago
    You're right. I'm having a pretty tough day/week/month, and I'm completely on edge. I've just re-read the thread and I'm at a complete loss for how I could have interpreted this exchange to be hostile. I am surprised and horrified by my behavior. Please accept my sincere apologies. I'm going to take a break.