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I've noticed that some people mistake 'the best extant X' with 'X has no problems.' For instance, 'Y is a problem with X' will often receive the response 'Nuh-uh, because extant Z also has problem Y but is worse than X in other respects.' Look for this particularly in conversations about smartphones.

> > iphones have poor battery life, I'd like a phone that keeps a charge for a full week at least.

> No you're wrong because android phones also have bad battery life.



I've also noticed this. It seema to be especially common amongst proponents of capitalism:

>> 21st century capitalism a wealth concentration problem

> No you're wrong because communism is terrible.




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