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Originally Posted by Paul
You say that like its a problem, "whataboutery" as you call it is still perfectly valid, whether you like it or not.  |
Er no, logically, it isn’t a valid argument at all. One TV channel’s adherence to legal requirements is measured against the law, not the behaviour of another TV channel. And in the context of topic-based discussion it doesn’t take the discussion forwards either, it’s just a fairly transparent tactic to try to divert attention away from one thing and on to another.
It’s valid in the sense that it’s not illegal to complain ‘what about?’ and it’s not against forum rules, but as a debating tactic goes it’s just amateurish.