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by stoicjett2 2742 days ago
This comment section is proof positive of why the Steering Committee was a good choice.
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forgottenpass 2742 days ago
"<Mixed or negative reaction> to <thing I like> is proof that <thing> is good" is among the worst arguments in the world.

It applies equally well to any non-unanimous change, therefore it means nothing.

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PhasmaFelis 2742 days ago
Ugh, yes. "Everyone thinks I'm wrong, which proves that I'm right!" has been a thing since Usenet at least, and it didn't make sense then either.
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ectospheno 2742 days ago
It is a reversed argumentum ad populum and just as wrong.
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