Most days, it seems the compulsory use of the term "femi-n**i" requires mention in at least one of the posts written by the usual anti-feminists. What they don't realise is, they look very silly using it. But more importantly to me, they clearly show their insensitivity to the individuals and families who have suffered at the hands of the n***s.
Godwin's Law refers to the usage of n**i/Hitler analogies in debate, in an attempt to highlight another group of people, or individual as behaving like a n**i soldier.
Here's a definition:
"Godwin's Law applies especially to inappropriate, inordinate, or hyperbolic comparisons of other situations (or one's opponent) with Hitler or n***s or their actions. As a Usenet discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving n***s or Hitler approaches.."
"Godwin's Law is often cited in online discussions as a caution against the use of inflammatory rhetoric or exaggerated comparisons, and is often conflated with fallacious arguments of the reductio ad Hitlerum form".
"... overuse of n**i and Hitler comparisons should be avoided, because it robs the valid comparisons of their impact."
Is the frequently used term "femi-n**i" insensitive to those who suffered greatly at the hands of the n***s, and should it be used in anti-feminist dialogue?
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