I’m not quite sure what you mean by ‘people like me’. To be 100% clear, I agree with the point of the post but I just don’t think they’ve gone about explaining it in the best way. To somewhat agree with what you’re saying, I’d say yes, analogies and accurate statistics don’t fit well together, but neither do analogies and statistics in general. Either stick to written analogies/hyperbole OR use actual statistics.
I’m not quite sure what you mean by ‘people like me’
Pedants, the easily sidetracked, those who will jump at the opportunity to distract from the message itself by hyperfocusing on an insignificant technical detail.
You seem to have a very binary view of things though. Is it not possible for someone to agree with a message, but think we can improve on how we tell it? If we want to convince people of something, is it not best to provide as convincing an argument as possible? I’m not trying to distract from the message, I’m wondering how we can tell it better.
Of distracting from the actual topic by needlessly fixating on an only tangentially relevant detail? Yeah, I’m kooky like that.
Is it not possible for someone to agree with a message, but think we can improve on how we tell it?
Sure, but that’s not what you’re doing. You’re, deliberately or not, pulling all attention away from the message by demanding a fix to something that, in the specific case, is unimportant.
If we want to convince people of something, is it not best to provide as convincing an argument as possible?
As I said before, being more exact would invite MORE distracting arguments about it, not fewer.
I’m not trying to distract from the message
You’re also not trying to NOT distract from the message either, though. Or you are and you’re doing a piss-poor job of it.
I’m wondering how we can tell it better
It was told just fine. You’re actively obscuring the salient point with your pedantry.
Assuming you have the right to treat everyone around you like shit by having a superiority complex is a common trait of narcissistic sociopathy. Maybe get it checked out? The signs are there.
I’m not quite sure what you mean by ‘people like me’. To be 100% clear, I agree with the point of the post but I just don’t think they’ve gone about explaining it in the best way. To somewhat agree with what you’re saying, I’d say yes, analogies and accurate statistics don’t fit well together, but neither do analogies and statistics in general. Either stick to written analogies/hyperbole OR use actual statistics.
Pedants, the easily sidetracked, those who will jump at the opportunity to distract from the message itself by hyperfocusing on an insignificant technical detail.
Take your pick.
You seem to have a very binary view of things though. Is it not possible for someone to agree with a message, but think we can improve on how we tell it? If we want to convince people of something, is it not best to provide as convincing an argument as possible? I’m not trying to distract from the message, I’m wondering how we can tell it better.
Of distracting from the actual topic by needlessly fixating on an only tangentially relevant detail? Yeah, I’m kooky like that.
Sure, but that’s not what you’re doing. You’re, deliberately or not, pulling all attention away from the message by demanding a fix to something that, in the specific case, is unimportant.
As I said before, being more exact would invite MORE distracting arguments about it, not fewer.
You’re also not trying to NOT distract from the message either, though. Or you are and you’re doing a piss-poor job of it.
It was told just fine. You’re actively obscuring the salient point with your pedantry.
Ok my friend. If I have distracted from the message, that is genuinely not my intention. I’ll leave things here.
Fair. Have a nice day 🙂
How about we talk about your obvious anger management issues?
How about we don’t incorrectly infer my state of mind from how assertive my statements are in a pathetic attempt to undermine my valid point?
Yup, your vitriol is plain as day. Take a chill pill my dude. Maybe walk outside? It must have been a few weeks.
Confusing calm scorn and deadpan ridicule for furious rage is a common mistake amongst frequent targets of deserved scorn and ridicule 🙄🥱
Assuming you have the right to treat everyone around you like shit by having a superiority complex is a common trait of narcissistic sociopathy. Maybe get it checked out? The signs are there.