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by sockaddr 1048 days ago
It’s an argument tactic that works on people who need precompiled opinions.

Redefine something in a very qualified way that maneuvers around the issue and that a non-thinking person wouldn’t notice and then say “see! A =! B” and the non-thinking person accepts that new fact and is now accepting of your broader argument.

People who use grammarly are commoditizing themselves and they’re too dumb to notice.

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Yeah, their argument is a bit ridiculous.

I use keyloggers on my own machines sometimes. I'm a first party, not third, and I've fully disclosed to myself that I'm using them. I've even obtained 100% informed consent for the activity.

But they're still keyloggers.