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1. thatse+(OP)[view] [source] 2020-01-03 06:11:33
An “appeal to authority” argument isn’t automatically a fallacy.

On the other hand, there’s been a rise in activist workers who believe they’re victims of authoritarianism whenever their subjective demands are not met immediately and in full. They often present themselves moral authorities, and by using an “appeal to authority” fallacy, they justify breaking policies, speaking on behalf of their coworkers, doxxing coworkers whom they don’t agree with, making false claims in the press, etc.

Whether or not I’m aligned with the underlying cause, the tactics and behavior on display has become increasingly indefensible.

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