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[-] Claidheamh@slrpnk.net 7 points 11 months ago

It's not a comparison, it's an analogy. Important distinction.

[-] Pyroglyph@lemmy.world 14 points 11 months ago

Except it's not a distinction at all.

analogy (n.) - a comparison between one thing and another, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

[-] Claidheamh@slrpnk.net 6 points 11 months ago

Of course it is. A square is also a rectangle but it's still an important distinction.

[-] arc@lemm.ee 3 points 11 months ago

It's a rotten analogy. Comparing Linus having a go at some volunteers is not analogous, or comparable to a father abusing kids.

[-] Claidheamh@slrpnk.net 6 points 11 months ago

The analogy is that the end result doesn't justify the behaviour from the person in power. It's apt.

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