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Adversarial interoperability

When you want to beat your competitor at their own game, you make all of your devices work on their network.
Android v iPhone and the blue messaging, a new Adversarial interoperability app now gives Android users the coveted blue message bubble.
by jmacofearth December 7, 2023
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devil's adversary

Someone who actively opposes or fights against negative or harmful forces, ideas, or behaviors, with the goal of promoting positive change or preventing harm.
Sexist idiot: I don't think women should have the right to vote.

Chad devil's adversary: you are stupid and I hate you.
by Soyhair March 21, 2023
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Adversarial Socraticism

Using Socratic-style questioning in bad faith to force an opponent onto permanent defense. Involves nitpicking definitions, edge cases, and hypotheticals until hesitation or nuance is made to look like confusion, stupidity, or defeat. Commonly used in online debates.
He didn’t win; he used adversarial Socraticism to trap the other person in definition hell while ignoring the larger argument.
by HotTakeFactory February 3, 2026
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