No True Engineer Fallacy
The cluster revolves around debates questioning whether certain criticized individuals or behaviors truly represent 'real' engineers, often invoking the 'no true engineer' or 'no true Scotsman' fallacy. Discussions defend or gatekeep engineer identity in response to broader criticisms of engineering practices or competence.
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Well they are engineers... what did you expect?
Some people shouldn't just be engineers in the first place, I guess.
You be one of those engineers
I don't think this is speaking to the engineers
I thought you were implying few behave like an actual engineer.
One should be hesitant to call those people engineers.
Seems like engineers are under-valued then.
That's interesting! tbh you're not the first engineer I heard saying that!
Ah, the good ole no true engineer fallacy.
You know the parent comment is from an engineer right?