What is this “Captain America” business (in this context)? Would you mind explaining, for those of us who aren’t hip with the teen culture or what have you?
My guess is that it’s something like: Captain America makes bold claims with sharp boundaries that contain a lot of applause-light spirit, and tend to implicitly deny nuance. They are usually in the right direction, but “sidesy” and push people more toward being in disjoint armed camps.
Any chance of getting an example of such bold claims? (And, ideally, confirmation from johnswentworth that this is what’s meant?)
(I ask only because I really have no knowledge of the relevant comic books on which to base any kind of interpretation of this part of the discussion…)
(Disclaimer: that’s an old essay which isn’t great by my current standards, and certainly doesn’t make much attempt to justify the core model. I think it’s pointing to the right thing, though.)
I endorse this one myself (have used it in an essay before). But it’s definitely … er, well, it emboldens people who are wrong (but unaware of it) just as much as it emboldens people who are right?
I dunno. I can’t pass John’s ITT here; just trying to help. =)
What is this “Captain America” business (in this context)? Would you mind explaining, for those of us who aren’t hip with the teen culture or what have you?
My guess is that it’s something like: Captain America makes bold claims with sharp boundaries that contain a lot of applause-light spirit, and tend to implicitly deny nuance. They are usually in the right direction, but “sidesy” and push people more toward being in disjoint armed camps.
Any chance of getting an example of such bold claims? (And, ideally, confirmation from johnswentworth that this is what’s meant?)
(I ask only because I really have no knowledge of the relevant comic books on which to base any kind of interpretation of this part of the discussion…)
I explain a bit more of what I mean here: http://seekingquestions.blogspot.com/2017/06/be-more-evil.html
(Disclaimer: that’s an old essay which isn’t great by my current standards, and certainly doesn’t make much attempt to justify the core model. I think it’s pointing to the right thing, though.)
http://www.ldssmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/3779149-no+you+move+cap+says.jpg
Hmm, I see.
But I am fairly sure that I endorse this sentiment. Or do you think there is a non-obvious interpretation where he’s wrong?
I endorse this one myself (have used it in an essay before). But it’s definitely … er, well, it emboldens people who are wrong (but unaware of it) just as much as it emboldens people who are right?
I dunno. I can’t pass John’s ITT here; just trying to help. =)
It also enourages nitpicking about details where people disagree, which means that if you have several people like this on the same team, the arguing probably never stops.
John’s linked article went into it in detail:
http://seekingquestions.blogspot.com/2017/06/be-more-evil.html