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[–] NauticalNoodle@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I would submit that sometimes "whataboutism" can be related to the issue of topicality in a debate, though. If not addressed properly topicality issues will inevitably derail a discussion as is their nature.