I've seen this account misdirect in other places as well. The idea is to get the focus off of the important issue at hand--to drive people away from the discussion.
And finally, here's one that focuses just on the misdirection. It makes an important point that misdirection is deeper than merely creating a distraction.
trolling a bit much? I expect this type of low brow from 4chan
I've seen this account misdirect in other places as well. The idea is to get the focus off of the important issue at hand--to drive people away from the discussion.
I'm really new to this board and was really wondering if this was part of the theme, or opposition of sorts.
I think it happens all over the Internet.
Here is an old video that has influenced the way I see things like this.
Penn & Teller - Lighting a Cigarette? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2azeC57Fn4c
Here's a faster-paced version with better video quality:
Penn & Teller - Smoking/Sleight of Hand Trick https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4U-kHdXgz0
And finally, here's one that focuses just on the misdirection. It makes an important point that misdirection is deeper than merely creating a distraction.
Penn & Teller Give a Lesson in Misdirection Using a Vanishing Chicken https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo5BRAKvJoA
Check the videos I have provided; they're short.