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Showerthoughts

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The "Well, actually..." people who dissect and pick apart your analogy/metaphor in online discussions are probably the worst people to go to a comedy club with. (lemmy.world)
submitted 9 months ago by how_effing_difficult_is_it@lemmy.world to c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world
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I'm just trying to convey a point. You know that, and everyone else knows that and no one else but you has a problem with it. Just get the gist of what I am saying and add something meaningful to the discussion. Yes, when you put the metaphor or analogy under a microscope you can find flaws. But no one else is using a microscope; instead they are just adding value to the discussion.

“It's like a finger pointing away to the moon. Concentrate on the finger and you will miss all that heavenly glory.” - Bruce Lee

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[–] Anyolduser@lemmynsfw.com 0 points 9 months ago

Context matters. If I see a man getting strangled on the street I'm going to call the police or intervene. If I see it on stage during a play I'm going to enjoy the show.

I think just about anyone would agree that the average person on the Internet doesn't exactly do their homework beyond reading a headline. That common habit lets rumors and misinformation spread like wildfire. It's important for hot takes to get challenged and questioned to make people think critically rather than making assumptions and walking away misinformed.