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by TheSoftwareGuy 2954 days ago
I think the phrase "You're oversimplifying a complex situation to the point of no longer adding anything to the discussion" applies to your comment.

No one here is saying that ALL regulations are bad or should be removed, just that all regulations have unintended consequences.

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The grand parent did the exactly the same thing.
Not really, all regulation will favor incumbents - its just that some may with worth it. And it's worth noting that not all regulation is universally seen as useful.
He was certainly quite terse, but I wouldn't necessarily call that an oversimplification
I would. It’s much more of a gross (and inaccurate) oversimplification than the sarcastic response to it was.