Pineapple Express: Someone Is Wrong on the Internet?

[Deset Gled]

That assumes the premise are even comparable and not an out of context topic switch. Often, whataboutism is a way to point out inconsistency but folks forget to make that point as they are engaging in it.

Yeah, it's funny how much about whataboutism is really just making assumptions about what the underlying discussion is. I've been accused of whatboutism for pushing a thread in a different direction, but I've also been accused of whataboutism for going back to a topic in the OP after a thread has drifted for a number of pages.

Whataboutilism, eh. Whatyagunnado aboutit?

 

[Scribe]

Whataboutilism, eh. Whatyagunnado aboutit?

Call it out, and if the user does it habitually, throw them on ignore as I did yesterday.

 

[payn]

Yeah, it's funny how much about whataboutilism is really just making assumptions about what the underlying discussion is. I've been accused of whatboutism for pushing a thread in a different direction, but I've also been accused of whataboutism for going back to a topic in the OP after a thread has drifted for a number of pages.

Whataboutilism, eh. Whatyagunnado aboutit?

Be direct instead. If you really want to change the topic dont use whataboutism.

 

[RealAlHazred]

B

There's no hypocrisy in discussing a specific issue, without trying to obfuscate the situation with whataboutism.

But what about the hypocrites -- they're entitled to opinions, too!

 

[MoonSong]

If they don’t tailgate you do you ever get out of their way?

They could just do the change of lights? No need to do a dangerous maneuver to get me to move?

 

[Scribe]

B

But what about the hypocrites -- they're entitled to opinions, too!

 

[dragoner]

I65 is about the same, left lane is 85mph.

 

[FrogReaver]

They could just do the change of lights? No need to do a dangerous maneuver to get me to move?

I assume change of lights = flash their lights. If so then only if they flash their lights or tailgate you?

 

[RealAlHazred]

I assume change of lights = flash their lights. If so then only if they flash their lights or tailgate you?

I thought someone behind you flashing their lights meant they approved of what you were doing. Kind of like a "high five" from one car to another! Man, if I don't have people behind me flashing their lights, I always feel like the drive loses some of its sparkle. Fortunately, that rarely happens! Sometimes they get so enthusiastic about my excellent driving they honk their horns and wave, too! Always a great day when that happens!

 

[Ryujin]

Indiana you are supposed to let them pass, even if they are speeding.

On the motorcycle board where I'm a mod (Law & Highway Traffic Act section, mostly), I like to remind people that obstructing the flow of traffic is also against the HTA. Look out for 'your' own actions and let the law take care of those of others. Too many wannabe traffic cops on the road and road raging is a thing.