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You got downvoted cause it's a pointless, bullshit thing to say.

Yeah, the 28 people his brother murdered have it worse. That still doesn't mean we can't talk about how irresponsible reporting and a general Internet lynch mob mentality make life shittier for people. That doesn't denigrate the memory of the victims, and it doesn't invite a comparison to their fates.

Edit: attribution error for shootings




> You got downvoted cause it's a pointless, bullshit thing to say.

You didn't downvote me, so unless somebody who did explained their reasons to you...

> Yeah, the 28 people his brother murdered have it worse. That still doesn't mean we can't talk about how irresponsible reporting and a general Internet lynch mob mentality make life shittier for people. That doesn't denigrate the memory of the victims, and it doesn't invite a comparison to their fates.

The comparisons were made in the comment I replied to, they seemed (and still seem) very wrong to me, hence the reply. As to the other topics you mentioned, I agree wholeheartedly.


You know, I reread the comment you're responding to, and the wording does seem to support the reading you gave it. I'm sorry for jumping so readily.


The comment was still incredibly pointless.




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