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		stale2002 on May 10, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Apple apologizes for iPad 'Crush' ad that 'missed ... When people make dumb arguments and overreact, its perfectly fine to make fun of them for it. I don't think the world is going to end because some people are upset about an ad. But I absolutely am going to laugh at and belittle those who are having an extreme and irrational emotional reaction to something this dumb. > Either address the arguments they're making to further the conversation, or deal with it. You missed the other option. Dismiss them and make them feel bad and embarrassed for overreacting.

diputsmonro on May 10, 2024 [–]

If you prefer to be a jerk, that's certainly an option, yes. Just don't be surprised or blame "cancel culture" when the people you belittle stop inviting you to parties.

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