Majority vs Vocal Minority
Discussions revolve around debating whether certain opinions or groups represent a true majority or merely a vocal minority, plurality, or loud faction, often correcting terminology and claims of widespread support.
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...doesn't mean the majority is right :)
"the majority" though?
Loud minority != actual majority.
If it's not a majority it's a very loud minority.
Please don't claim to speak for a majority.
"Not the majority" is quite different from "never" :-)
Talking about the majority, I assume.
Large majority isn't 100%.
Were you thinking of "vocal minority"? Seems to fit here.
You're right, just a vocal minority, let's say a plurality is enough.