> I've seen plenty of things that have been taken out of context, and portrayed ...

delecti on Sept 16, 2023 | parent | context | favorite | on: The first week of US v. Google – Defaults are ever...

> I've seen plenty of things that have been taken out of context, and portrayed actions in a really false light

And in those situations, the answer to "What context, exactly, is missing?" would be exculpatory. If it is out of context, the context would demonstrate that. If it's as damning as it seems, then "you're taking that out of context" will be demonstrated to be BS when context is provided.

lazide on Sept 16, 2023 [–]

And LA didn’t burn after the Rodney King verdict?

A lot of people don’t bother before deciding, despite the procedures.