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> Definition of language is not up to you but society in the aggregate Sure. The definition of propaganda OP uses is an internet niche one to mean any broadly-

> Definition of language is not up to you but society in the aggregate Sure. The definition of propaganda OP uses is an internet niche one to mean any broadly-held (and thus disseminated) theory one disagrees with. The argument against co-equal branches is a legitimate one. Calling the theory propaganda cheapens a real argument by making it look childish.

coolkewlcuil 7mo ago
propaganda /prŏp″ə-găn′də/ noun The systematic propagation of a doctrine or cause or of information reflecting the views and interests of those advocating such a doctrine or cause. ...my use seems to fit the definition to me. You are applying personal emotional bias to a very plain stated definition.
- JumpCrisscross 7mo ago
  > my use seems to fit the definition to me Where is that definition from? It lacks key elements of the definition, notably, an agenda. Your operating definition would turn the teaching of evolution (or frankly, any education or broadly-communicated message) into propaganda. That isn’t a serious claim. If it is for someone, that person’s definition of propaganda isn’t the generally-accepted one, which means it’s unclear how they’re speaking about anything else. By being hyperbolic you’re getting downvoted and ignored. > You are applying personal emotional bias Nope. I’m explaining why a serious argument you’re making, one that deserves consideration, is being downvoted and ignored for being introduced with a thoroughly unserious assertion.
  - okdawg 7mo ago
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    - JumpCrisscross 7mo ago
      > just Googled the definition; it reads the same as the posted definition on various sites; from Merriams to Oxford These are those source’s definitions [1][2]. They’re significantly more precise than the one I suspect you got from Google’s AI, hence your mis-use of the word. (Mis-use is fine. Doubling down against evidence is less forgiving.) [1] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propaganda https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propaganda [2] https://www.oed.com/dictionary/propaganda_n https://www.oed.com/dictionary/propaganda_n

coolkewlcuil 7mo ago

propaganda /prŏp″ə-găn′də/ noun The systematic propagation of a doctrine or cause or of information reflecting the views and interests of those advocating such a doctrine or cause. ...my use seems to fit the definition to me. You are applying personal emotional bias to a very plain stated definition.

JumpCrisscross 7mo ago
> my use seems to fit the definition to me Where is that definition from? It lacks key elements of the definition, notably, an agenda. Your operating definition would turn the teaching of evolution (or frankly, any education or broadly-communicated message) into propaganda. That isn’t a serious claim. If it is for someone, that person’s definition of propaganda isn’t the generally-accepted one, which means it’s unclear how they’re speaking about anything else. By being hyperbolic you’re getting downvoted and ignored. > You are applying personal emotional bias Nope. I’m explaining why a serious argument you’re making, one that deserves consideration, is being downvoted and ignored for being introduced with a thoroughly unserious assertion.
- okdawg 7mo ago
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  - JumpCrisscross 7mo ago
    > just Googled the definition; it reads the same as the posted definition on various sites; from Merriams to Oxford These are those source’s definitions [1][2]. They’re significantly more precise than the one I suspect you got from Google’s AI, hence your mis-use of the word. (Mis-use is fine. Doubling down against evidence is less forgiving.) [1] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propaganda https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propaganda [2] https://www.oed.com/dictionary/propaganda_n https://www.oed.com/dictionary/propaganda_n