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this generated an audible lol from me, we need more of whatever activism this is

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Aug 23, 2022

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11:27 PM · Aug 23, 2022

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'Political co-morbidities', lol.

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100%

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Are you kidding? It was so transphobic to have a non trans person portray a trans cowboy. Maybe think twice before endorsing something like this

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Thejuicemedia has been making those for years and they never stop being funny. They also provide a podcast following each new 'psa'

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Steelmanning requires good faith engagement by both parties. I try to engage with charity/good faith, but I don't try to make my opponent's argument stronger than it actually is.

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I always think Daniel Dennett must wonder how Steelmannjng caught on but his Rappoport’s Rules which preceded it didn’t

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For a second I thought this was you. I’d love to see you creating this kind of content. Too whimsical / nerdy? 🚧

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Lol. Do you think this works? 10/10 for self-mocking silliness, but it doesn't really make any case for the practice. Or is it making fun of the idea of steelmanning? I'm so confused 😂