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> If you cannot see the difference you are willfully being obtuse. Willfully being obtuse seems to be common here on HN. When it happens, I refuse to accept t
by Sohcahtoa82 2y ago
> If you cannot see the difference you are willfully being obtuse.
Willfully being obtuse seems to be common here on HN.
When it happens, I refuse to accept that people actually believe what they're espousing. I think they're playing Devil's Advocate and thinking they're being thought-provoking and creating discussion as a pseudo-intellectual exercise.
It's so boring, though, and often outright frustrating.
- godelski 2y agoYeah I honestly don't understand it. Being contrarian to be contrarian is not a personality. To play Devil's Advocate also requires making sound and reasonable arguments. Being daft is just trolling. You're right, and I'm not sure why I engage. Maybe I hope they will turn and argue in good faith but I'm clearly naive.
- Sohcahtoa82 2y ago> Being contrarian to be contrarian is not a personality. Yes it is. ;-) It's just a really shitty one that's insufferable to interact with.
- godelski 2y agoYou had me in the first half lol