The short of the interaction is that I had taught him what it is, where it comes from, and the goal of whataboutism, how it can use one sentence to turn an otherwise legit piece, opinion, article, etc. into pure propaganda.
So learn it, learn how to call it out because it shuts people down almost instantly.
And you'll stop using it yourself. Whataboutism means you literally have no ground for your point - or at least need to reframe your foundation or point.
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[–] heygeorge 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
We stand on the shoulders of giants. Fortunately I do not cast much of a shadow on a 50ft giant like @gabara.
[–] totes_magotes [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
You need to turn sideways to cast that phallus shadow.
[–] heygeorge 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Mayhaps just get some good thoughts going and lie on my back?