A1987dM comments on The noncentral fallacy—the worst argument in the world?

A1987dM 6 Oct 2012 9:29 UTC
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Lately I automatically lower my opinion of anyone who self-identifies with a broad enough group without reservation.

I’m a human. (IOW, I agree with what I think you’re thinking of, but I don’t think “broad enough” is the actual criterion you’re using.)
- Shmi 6 Oct 2012 18:58 UTC
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  You are right, the idea of a group becomes meaningless at the two extremes. I need to rethink this. Thanks.
- wedrifid 6 Oct 2012 9:47 UTC
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  I’m a human. (IOW, I agree with what I think you’re thinking of, but I don’t think “broad enough” is the actual criterion you’re using.)
  
  I got the same impression. ‘Broad’ can actually make the identification issue less significant (sometimes).