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What tickles me in that special way is the way this 'conversation' has gone. Them: "We've got an awesome new idea, 3 strikes policies. 3 accusations, and your
by click170 15y ago
What tickles me in that special way is the way this 'conversation' has gone.
Them: "We've got an awesome new idea, 3 strikes policies. 3 accusations, and your out."
Us: "Um, well actually it's not fair to have your internet cut off based on unproven accusations."
Them: "Well then... 6 strikes!"
Us: "I don't think you understand the objection..."
- JoshTriplett 15y agoThat's a standard political tactic; a compromise is always considered OK, so you propose something ridiculous and end up with half of ridiculous. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Door-in-the-face_technique http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Door-in-the-face_technique http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overton_Window http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overton_Window http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argument_to_moderation http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argument_to_moderation