Israeli foreign ministry posts video of Thunberg’s arrest; vessels carrying about 500 activists intercepted about 75 miles off coast of war-torn territory
Israeli foreign ministry posts video of Thunberg’s arrest; vessels carrying about 500 activists intercepted about 75 miles off coast of war-torn territory
Sure it’s common, that’s how colloquialisms work. In this case em using it either way is the same result. “They want publicity” and “they want attention” are effectively the same.
Read usernames! I didn’t use it like that, I didn’t use it at all for that matter. I’m saying the person who did slant it negatively is fuckin dumb because they mean the same thing in this case. It’s attention for her personally which helps with attention for the causes she’s champions.
They might mean it negatively but it’s irrelevant.
No I’m getting pushback because people like you don’t bother to read before they get outraged. I’m not that person, you need to stop blaming me for someone else’s words.
Ed: For reference this is the initiating comment and it is in fact not my comment.
https://aussie.zone/comment/19134271
I’m fully aware you’re a different user, but I’m specifically talking about this comment that you made. Emphasis mine.
Which is why I said this.
What is factually incorrect about the quoted comment. I’ll wait.
Also you left of the part where I made it clear that I would not use it as an implication.
Ed:
I’ll put it this way. You’re implying attention seeking behavior is always negative which simply isn’t the case. There have been a number of protestors who set themselves on fire in protest which is unarguably attention seeking behavior. Is that a negative thing to do? My opinion is no.
Like I said already, your usage of the phrase doesn’t align with the way people use it and that’s why you’re getting push back. That’s all I’m saying. I’m implying nothing else.
You’re not listening.
Is all attention seeking behavior negative? Yes or no.
I am listening and I’m telling you that’s not what anyone is taking issue with.
Not listening well enough to answer a yes or no question it seems.
Alright, then define exactly what you’re taking issue with me about and let’s get to it.
I feel like a broken record player here. I’m just explaining that your pedantic, hyper-literal usage of the phrase “only for publicity” is extremely different from how other people use it and this causes an emotional response in people.
Also, if we’re being hyper-literal, it is factually inaccurate. They are still trying to bring food and medical supplies. They are not only trying to raise awareness on the issue.
Where exactly am I relying on a “hyper-literal” usage of the phrase? I’d like a direct quote if possible.
It’s not factually inaccurate, she wants the attention it’s just not a negative. “She wants to be known for bringing attention to just causes and generally being empathetic” is only an insult if you’re incapable of empathy in which case who actually cares what they think.
Again, I don’t think you’re listening and at this point you’re too invested in your odd belief.
Similarly, yes or no. It was a simple question your avoiding because it would destroy your point.