2 definitions by Cryptoparty
In the context of political or ideological matters, maximalism is extremism. Therefore, a Maximalist is an extremist. And, akin to religious extremism, the maximalist/extremist is dogmatic, and absolutely convinced of of their own view, and the righteousness of that view, that they would use radical, draconian, or even violent means to defend and enforce their view upon the world.
The bitcoin maximalist energetically debated the other blockchain and cryptocurrency participants until the maximalist was proven wrong, at which point the bitcoin maximalist resorted to a vociferous, animated ad-hominem attack on the other participants ending in a hurl of epithets as the maximalist stormed out of the room.
by Cryptoparty September 9, 2023
In the context of political or ideological matters, maximalism is extremism. And, akin to religious extremism, the maximalism is extremist, dogmatic, and where the maximalist is absolutely convinced of of their own view, and the righteousness of that view, that they would use radical, draconian, or even violent means to defend and enforce their view upon the world.
Maximalism of beliefs during debate can result in statements proffered as truth and fact even when all evidence presented is to the contrary.
by Cryptoparty September 9, 2023