[Fricken]

I've noticed that with group decision making it's always best to argue for more safety, its a winning argument. The argument doesn't need to be valid. The fact that you're defending safety is enough.

[spacebanana7]

I've noticed this rhetorical dynamic in software too.

In group discussions around testing, security & scalability the maximalist approaches are really hard to argue against in meetings.

The person who objects to the max safety approach can easily come off as an uncaring gambler whilst the advocate comes off as idealistic at worst.