How not to be a crank: rules for not being a science-dick

Re:How not to be a crank: rules for not being a science-dick by ninkendo on Wednesday March 07, 2018 @12:24AM (#16534451)

Your response seems to just take the word “bad” out of the English language altogether. Your point seems to be “badness is subjective and therefore invalid.”

Would an amended statement make more sense?

“The nazis were bad to the degree that badness is a thing.”

Although it seems a bit silly to phrase things that way.

To the degree that silliness is a thing of course.

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Re:How not to be a crank: rules for not being a science-dick by zaarn on Wednesday March 07, 2018 @02:41AM (#16534893)

Badness is subjective, yes. Doesn't mean it's invalid, you can still hold onto subjective notions just fine.

Personally I believe that my notion of bad, good, evil and angels is purely subjective. Doesn't mean they have less value. I merely acknowledge the value is subjective. Like how a childhood toy holds sentimental value.

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