• TimeNaan@lemmy.world
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        11 months ago

        It’s not. It’s an insult towards people who can’t be argued with, because they just love the boot.

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          11 months ago

          I see so many attempts to argue with people before the bootlicker insult comes out. At least I know it’s being used correctly and not as some kind of defense against thinking or engaging.

          • Stumblinbear@pawb.social
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            11 months ago

            I see the exact opposite. I’ve never seen it in a context other than shutting down a discussion before it can be had.