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That's the problem. The original image is talking about "effort", which I take to be about energy and natural resource usage, but this response deflects it to "complexity" to make it seem like anything is equally justifiable regardless of how wasteful it is.

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You're outright admitting you can't understand the post, or the point of the post, as you want to steadfastly hold to the original premise

If the reply post talked about the petroleum and other natural resources used to extract and transport the sodium hydroxide et al to your home, would that placate you?

No, I think I understand the point of the post perfectly fine, and I also happen to think you don't understand mine. The post is kinda like when someone says they don't buy things with "chemicals" in it and you take the opportunity to make a joke that highlights how naive they are. Doesn't mean there isn't a valid point being made if they were able to convey it better.

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