> an entire generation of techies called the TRS-80 the “Trash-80.” There's no double standard in my view. Calling it that in a persuasive essay about why you

> an entire generation of techies called the TRS-80 the “Trash-80.” There's no double standard in my view. Calling it that in a persuasive essay about why you should avoid the TRS-80 is similarly childish and imprudent. > My conjecture is that if you are inclined to agree with someone’s negative point of view, rhetorical tricks like insulting nicknames will be well-received and will help frame the idea emotionally. Almost certainly so. But this is clearly framed as a persuasive essay.