I agree with most of your comment, but what’s so bad about comparing anti-genocide protesters to the KKK? Look, I’ll compare them right now, and you tell me what’s so bad about the comparison.
The KKK are far more evil and dangerous than anti-genocide protesters
Autism, but it’s a pretty common peeve. Like when people use “literally” or “comprised by” wrong. Spend enough time on the internet and you’ll see lots of people having an issue with it.
Actually, comparing is the opposite of equating. In math, equations use =, while comparisons use > or <. In computer science, it’s a similar story, except equations are replaced with equality tests and also get !=.
So you’re saying I didn’t compare the KKK against anti-genocide protesters, when I pointed out the difference between them. And that’s your position derived from everyday language. Right.
Got a question for you then: We all know not to compare apples and oranges, but why would we want to compare apples and apples? I have an answer: it’s because at the supermarket, I want to choose the freshest apples to buy. So I compare them by how fresh they look. But since you say comparison isn’t for differences, why would you want to compare apples?
I agree with most of your comment, but what’s so bad about comparing anti-genocide protesters to the KKK? Look, I’ll compare them right now, and you tell me what’s so bad about the comparison.
The KKK are far more evil and dangerous than anti-genocide protesters
Can’t tell if this is ragebait or autism.
Autism, but it’s a pretty common peeve. Like when people use “literally” or “comprised by” wrong. Spend enough time on the internet and you’ll see lots of people having an issue with it.
Comparing implies highlighting similarities, or equating them. You just pointed out a difference.
Actually, comparing is the opposite of equating. In math, equations use =, while comparisons use > or <. In computer science, it’s a similar story, except equations are replaced with equality tests and also get !=.
Yes, those definitions are correct in a mathematical context. But everyday language works differently.
So you’re saying I didn’t compare the KKK against anti-genocide protesters, when I pointed out the difference between them. And that’s your position derived from everyday language. Right.
Got a question for you then: We all know not to compare apples and oranges, but why would we want to compare apples and apples? I have an answer: it’s because at the supermarket, I want to choose the freshest apples to buy. So I compare them by how fresh they look. But since you say comparison isn’t for differences, why would you want to compare apples?