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[–] can@sh.itjust.works 23 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Because a ton of bad faith actors are equating the two.

Fucking Jerry Seinfeld.

[–] queermunist@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Do you think appealing to bad faith actors is a good rhetorical strategy?

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Generally, no, but in this instance, yes. I don't know who's reading this that genuinely thinks they're the same. A brief disclaimer to not look like a bigot seems worth it.