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Re:Don’t tell people to “Google it.” That’s your job, not th... by vharuck on Sunday November 01, 2020 @03:51PM (#24962409)
For others that don't know "sealioning", it's unreasonable harassment under the guise of a civil debate. The term comes from a webcomic:

http://wondermark.com/1k62/

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Re:Don’t tell people to “Google it.” That’s your job, not th... by finnthehuman on Sunday November 01, 2020 @10:34PM (#24964607)
The "sealioning" concept seems invented solely to soothe the ego of people who always have to have the last word. Those who can't stand to let a conversation end without looking and feeling like the winner.

If something's not worth your energy, just walk away. Don't stew so hard that you need a webcomic to reassure you that you're a well adjusted person that's obviously in the right and your opponent is a grotesque sea creature that doesn't any social etiquette.

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