[arrrg]

That honestly seems like an unimportant little diversion that doesn’t matter.

Only used by people who really think there is no problem, used to argue in bad faith.

But, ok, can you suggest an alternative that’s not just proving up the awful status quo? I love more elegant solutions!

[Lawtonfogle]

>That honestly seems like an unimportant little diversion that doesn’t matter.

Because any (to continue my example) A-ism that is caused by the quota is counted together with preexisting A-ism. Thus, while it does not appear a big deal, it may be a major deal.

[hunterloftis]

The inspiration for the original article was an (accomplished) A being deeply bothered by the phenomenon you have described as "an unimportant little diversion."