• zero_spelled_with_an_ecks@programming.dev
      102·
      11 months ago

      Again: “compulsively” “helplessly”.

      Look, if you’re not interested in admitting that words have meaning, you’re not arguing in good faith and I’m done with you. Have a good one.

        • LemmysMum@lemmy.world
          31·
          11 months ago

          Choice is, by definition, not subject to compulsion, and if it is subject to compulsion is not a willing choice, it is forced and influenced. If you want to be a pedantic asshole at least have the intellectual integrity to be right first.

            • LemmysMum@lemmy.world
              11·
              11 months ago

              And not a choice.

              Yes, action against compulsion is an active choice, but to not do so is not suddenly a lack of active choice, just a lack of ability to enforce it.

              If you’re concerned with what you are, be different.

                • LemmysMum@lemmy.world
                  11·
                  11 months ago

                  Consider a dictionary.

                  I’ll repeat myself for your own benefit.

                  Yes, action against compulsion is an active choice, but to not do so is not suddenly a lack of active choice, just a lack of ability to enforce it.

                  Wilful ignorance devalues your position far more than an ad hominem ever will.