Empathy hijacking.
Eventually, they’ll try “I’m hurt that you won’t consider my suggestion for <advertised product/political position>.” And people will fall for it.
Eventually, they’ll try “I’m hurt that you won’t consider my suggestion for <advertised product/political position>.” And people will fall for it.
Being a curmudgeonly asshole is apparently the key to surviving in this brave new world and I’m way ahead of the game!