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@JoeW Unfortunately in this life where people regularly try to make claims that sound like they are bad but really aren't you always have to address the implied subtext of the claim.
– DJClayworth
Commented Dec 15, 2022 at 16:52
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It's not "whataboutism". I'm pointing out how the categories of "arrests because of social media" are different in UK and Russia.
– DJClayworth
Commented Dec 15, 2022 at 16:59
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@JoeW The original claim made the comparison to Russia, implying that the cases are similar. Point out that this is an apples to oranges comparison is therefor relevant to the answer. (Even if the OP thinks it is not.)
– TimRias
Commented Dec 15, 2022 at 18:08
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@JoeW The fact that the OP is not making a fair comparison is exactly my point.
– DJClayworth
Commented Dec 15, 2022 at 19:09
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I'm not saying it couldn't be. I'm saying it shouldn't be. But you are free to disagree.
– DJClayworth
Commented Dec 15, 2022 at 19:50

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