Hmm, we may be talking past each other. I’m not disagreeing with OP’s point that capitalism is a problem or even a problem for the internet. I’m saying that it gets brought up so often that its tiring. That’s where the strawman comes in: they were arguing against a position that I didn’t hold.
I took issue with your claim that this was “a thread that has nothing to do with economics or politics.” That’s clearly untrue, regardless of how “tiring” it is for you.
Also, by the way, what’s happening now is not that we’re talking past each other, but rather that you’re backpedaling to try to save face.
Nah, I think I would know if I had changed positions. Even if you read my original comment, I’m complaining about how often capitalism is brought up when it doesn’t need to be. But I’m not going to try to convince you because clearly your mind is made up.
Hmm, we may be talking past each other. I’m not disagreeing with OP’s point that capitalism is a problem or even a problem for the internet. I’m saying that it gets brought up so often that its tiring. That’s where the strawman comes in: they were arguing against a position that I didn’t hold.
I took issue with your claim that this was “a thread that has nothing to do with economics or politics.” That’s clearly untrue, regardless of how “tiring” it is for you.
Also, by the way, what’s happening now is not that we’re talking past each other, but rather that you’re backpedaling to try to save face.
Nah, I think I would know if I had changed positions. Even if you read my original comment, I’m complaining about how often capitalism is brought up when it doesn’t need to be. But I’m not going to try to convince you because clearly your mind is made up.