army1987 comments on The noncentral fallacy - the worst argument in the world? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: [deleted] 06 October 2012 09:29:56AM * 2 points [-]

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.)

Comment author: shminux 06 October 2012 06:58:56PM 2 points [-]

You are right, the idea of a group becomes meaningless at the two extremes. I need to rethink this. Thanks.

Comment author: wedrifid 06 October 2012 09:47:05AM 0 points [-]

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).