But I think that was kind of her point, as far as the context, sometimes interjecting with a qualifying statement can do so much to damage focus on the magnitude of the issue at hand. It takes away from the salience of the specific conversation, to point out exceptions not relevant to the situation.
Exactly. I dont know why that is so hard to grasp other than innate defensiveness that everyone carries around when dealing with touchy subjects.

I haven't glazed over anything that has been said here.
She didnt say you did, she was giving an example. You keep taking examples personally.



Literally, this IS one of the biggest issues when talking about appropriation because it silences those being appropriated. Good intentions or not! It's why we need to say, that discussion is not relevant to this specific one. It undermines it.