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NPC is used to dehumanize real dissent. I don't see how calling someone an NPC isn't calling them a bot since both are saying that your opinions were programme
by lamontcg 5y ago
NPC is used to dehumanize real dissent. I don't see how calling someone an NPC isn't calling them a bot since both are saying that your opinions were programmed by someone else and that your opinions can be dismissed.
Your characterization says more about which side of the debate you're on.
- hunterb123 5y agoNPC could be used whichever side you are on, it's an insult for someone that follows group think. Russian bot can only be used on the side that uses Russia as a scapegoat for any political event. When you call someone an NPC you are saying they aren't thinking for themselves, but the issue isn't questioned as foreign propaganda, just as parroting talking points without thinking. When you call someone a Russian bot, you are saying either that's not a real person or what they are saying is Russian propaganda.
- lamontcg 5y agoYou haven't pointed out any substantial difference there. You've just pointed out that it is an insult that only goes one direction, and you're objecting to that probably because you're the target. NPC, SJW, white knighting, etc are all equally as insulting and meant to shut down discussion and dehumanize. You aren't any better, no matter how much you think you are. That's just your own contribution to polarization.