• unfreeradical@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      It would be a more direct and accurate metaphor, though of course still potentially stigmatizing for the same reasons.

      Unfortunately, others are often unwilling to engage thoughtfully or sensibly.

      They lurk on the shadows, ready to pounce on a straw man, in order that they may claim they slew Goliath.

      Their tactics are successful in the same way as clickbait.