Any presentation of a counter argument is treated with derision
It would be helpful if the vast majority of the “good faith” arguments in favor of Chinese policies didn’t so frequently turn out to be from state-funded actors pushing propaganda. After having a few conversations with these types, you learn to spot red flags (no pun intended)
And as it has one of the most technologically advanced infrastructures in the world
Praise for China interjected seemingly at random, in a superlative nature is a common one. And very suspicious. Chinese shills are not as advanced as their Russian counterparts, in that they’re not allowed to criticize their masters and in fact gain points for effusively praising their masters. Makes em easier to spot. The goal of a China shill is to say that China is superior. The goal of a Russia shill is to say that everyone is equally shit.
My concern with you is that you’re not trying to take an idea that happens to be Chinese and promote it towards the rest of the world. We could talk about the merits of that. It’s that you’re taking a Chinese system and trying to promote it towards the rest of the world. With all the baggage that comes with it.
You understand the difference? My worry is that your primary concern is not the idea, but rather the fact that it came from China.
But let’s discuss the idea itself. You’re basically saying that unilaterally shutting down processes is a good approach to fix the climate. How would you port that concept to countries which are not primarily manufacturing-based, like the US and Western Europe?
It would be helpful if the vast majority of the “good faith” arguments in favor of Chinese policies didn’t so frequently turn out to be from state-funded actors pushing propaganda.
The ratio of truly state-funded actors to genuine human participation is nowhere near what you’re implying. If you think it is as bad as you say, you should be able to prove that comment. Just because someone holds different opinions than you doesn’t mean they’re being paid to do so (if only that were true!).
Praise for China interjected seemingly at random, in a superlative nature is a common one.
Mentioning China where it truly is irrelevant is weird; mentioning China when it is relevant, but just because you don’t think it is, isn’t weird. If a thing is legitimately near the top of a particular ranking, then “superlative” praise of it is not superlative at all; that’s like saying praise for the the #1 gold medal olympian is superlative–it’s not, they’re literally at the top.
Chinese shills are not as advanced as their Russian counterparts, in that they’re not allowed to criticize their masters and in fact gain points for effusively praising their masters.
You have a very active imagination. This is a satement about two different countries, so you have twice as much opportunity to find evidence that (at least one side of) what you’re saying is true. Can you provide evidence that this isn’t just your imagination?
The goal of a China shill is to say that China is superior. The goal of a Russia shill is to say that everyone is equally shit.
Again, you present this as if it’s obviously true. It’s not.
If you assume everyone is operating in bad faith and is a paid actor, why participate at all? You’re not saving the world by fighting against an imagined state-funded actor foe. You’re feeding on (imagined) outrage.
If a thing is legitimately near the top of a particular ranking, then “superlative” praise of it is not superlative at all
I’m not going to bother to get a ranking of countries by “technologically advanced infrastructure” (see above point about sealioning). But the point is it doesn’t matter. The point could be made by saying “since China has a technologically advanced infrastructure” or, even more to the point, “since China has an interest in actively guiding its infrastructure”. No one would argue that China is a 3rd world country. But no. It’s not a technologically advanced infrastructure. It’s “one of the most technologically advanced infrastructures in the world”. That’s superlative relative to the topic at hand, and that’s why it’s a red flag. The verbiage is familiar.
But also, the context. If someone said “Germany has one of the most technologically advanced infrastructures in the world”, well, we could debate that, but I wouldn’t suspect any bad faith. Because there hasn’t been a history of state-motivated actors pushing that agenda on the internet on behalf of Germany.
No, we haven’t. For someone so hellbent on pretending they’re calling out bad-faith arguments, you’re falling in to one now: asking for sources is not always sealioning. If someone is spewing bold claims, sometimes in sequence in an effort to combine them to come to conclusions that are questionable by nature of not having a grounding in fact, without providing evidence, is that not a problem? Seemingly, you’re saying the problem only comes about from someone who responds and asks for a source. Making bold claims should require you to provide evidence; asking for evidence of bold claims is not the problem.
At this point, I really shouldn’t bother talking to you anymore. You’ve made it very clear you are not actually here in good faith (your version of good faith is playing games, not to have real discussion). I’m offended by your approach, and haven’t been driven to meaningful thought by your comments.
It would be helpful if the vast majority of the “good faith” arguments in favor of Chinese policies didn’t so frequently turn out to be from state-funded actors pushing propaganda. After having a few conversations with these types, you learn to spot red flags (no pun intended)
Praise for China interjected seemingly at random, in a superlative nature is a common one. And very suspicious. Chinese shills are not as advanced as their Russian counterparts, in that they’re not allowed to criticize their masters and in fact gain points for effusively praising their masters. Makes em easier to spot. The goal of a China shill is to say that China is superior. The goal of a Russia shill is to say that everyone is equally shit.
My concern with you is that you’re not trying to take an idea that happens to be Chinese and promote it towards the rest of the world. We could talk about the merits of that. It’s that you’re taking a Chinese system and trying to promote it towards the rest of the world. With all the baggage that comes with it.
You understand the difference? My worry is that your primary concern is not the idea, but rather the fact that it came from China.
But let’s discuss the idea itself. You’re basically saying that unilaterally shutting down processes is a good approach to fix the climate. How would you port that concept to countries which are not primarily manufacturing-based, like the US and Western Europe?
The ratio of truly state-funded actors to genuine human participation is nowhere near what you’re implying. If you think it is as bad as you say, you should be able to prove that comment. Just because someone holds different opinions than you doesn’t mean they’re being paid to do so (if only that were true!).
Mentioning China where it truly is irrelevant is weird; mentioning China when it is relevant, but just because you don’t think it is, isn’t weird. If a thing is legitimately near the top of a particular ranking, then “superlative” praise of it is not superlative at all; that’s like saying praise for the the #1 gold medal olympian is superlative–it’s not, they’re literally at the top.
You have a very active imagination. This is a satement about two different countries, so you have twice as much opportunity to find evidence that (at least one side of) what you’re saying is true. Can you provide evidence that this isn’t just your imagination?
Again, you present this as if it’s obviously true. It’s not.
If you assume everyone is operating in bad faith and is a paid actor, why participate at all? You’re not saving the world by fighting against an imagined state-funded actor foe. You’re feeding on (imagined) outrage.
lol
We’ve been over this
I’m not going to bother to get a ranking of countries by “technologically advanced infrastructure” (see above point about sealioning). But the point is it doesn’t matter. The point could be made by saying “since China has a technologically advanced infrastructure” or, even more to the point, “since China has an interest in actively guiding its infrastructure”. No one would argue that China is a 3rd world country. But no. It’s not a technologically advanced infrastructure. It’s “one of the most technologically advanced infrastructures in the world”. That’s superlative relative to the topic at hand, and that’s why it’s a red flag. The verbiage is familiar.
But also, the context. If someone said “Germany has one of the most technologically advanced infrastructures in the world”, well, we could debate that, but I wouldn’t suspect any bad faith. Because there hasn’t been a history of state-motivated actors pushing that agenda on the internet on behalf of Germany.
No, we haven’t. For someone so hellbent on pretending they’re calling out bad-faith arguments, you’re falling in to one now: asking for sources is not always sealioning. If someone is spewing bold claims, sometimes in sequence in an effort to combine them to come to conclusions that are questionable by nature of not having a grounding in fact, without providing evidence, is that not a problem? Seemingly, you’re saying the problem only comes about from someone who responds and asks for a source. Making bold claims should require you to provide evidence; asking for evidence of bold claims is not the problem.
At this point, I really shouldn’t bother talking to you anymore. You’ve made it very clear you are not actually here in good faith (your version of good faith is playing games, not to have real discussion). I’m offended by your approach, and haven’t been driven to meaningful thought by your comments.