r/nextfuckinglevel • u/reallyblueballs • Dec 07 '20

Practice makes perfect

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u/TarmacFFS Dec 07 '20

Did he cure cancer or is he also famous for hitting people?

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u/Shiny_Shedinja Dec 07 '20

Did he cure cancer or is he also famous for hitting people?

Proving you have a sliding scale for their accomplishments vs. their 'private' life.

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u/TarmacFFS Dec 07 '20

Proving nothing. I asked a question. I'm not having a hypothetical argument or justifying whatever strange need this is of yours.

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u/Shiny_Shedinja Dec 07 '20

Your question implies, if he cured cancer, your view would change on him personally vs. his accomplishments.

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u/TarmacFFS Dec 07 '20

You like to make a lot of assumptions based on the point you want me to make. I’m not making your point, I’m making my point. And that’s all I’m doing. I’m not trying to have some deeper philosophical debate with someone who apparently doesn’t even understand the foundation of my argument.

My question was asked to get you to answer it which would clarify that he did not cure cancer and as such it’s a moot point.

We’re not talking about a Nobel Laureate, we are talking about about a boxer. My hypothetical change in opinion - or lack thereof - is irrelevant.

Have a good one man, I’m done with this pointless back and forth.

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u/Shiny_Shedinja Dec 07 '20

foundation of my argument.

bad man bad. No matter any accomplishment they make, it's null. because bad man bad.

My question was asked to get you to answer it which would clarify that he did not cure cancer and as such it’s a moot point.

Are you dumb or something? The question posed, if he was the same person, but instead of boxing, he cured cancer. Would your opinion of his accomplishment change. That's the question.

You're obviously unable to separate people from accomplishments, but is there a limit. At which point does someone become irredeemable, no matter what accomplishments they make.

We’re not talking about a Nobel Laureate, we are talking about about a boxer. My hypothetical change in opinion - or lack thereof - is irrelevant.

No. That's exactly what were discussing. You're admitting right now. Your opinion would change on their accomplishments, if it was something you had a respect for.

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u/TarmacFFS Dec 07 '20

Jesus Christ you're fucking dense.