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Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars
What is the difference between scrutiny and pettiness? Is all scrutiny petty?
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Not at all. Scrutiny would be looking at the moves of the past, and making criticisms - preferably constructive. Movements like FireDanSnyder, or sell
OURteam
DannyBoy, in which the comments are both personal, and the actions are impossible/highly unlikely fall into pettiness. NO ONE, not mImpetert or mImdub, or anyone else with any level of rational thinking believes DS will sell the Redskins in his lifetime. He would more likely move than to give them up, and if he really wanted to be petty (which he would) he could make another team moving here very difficult. Again, he has not reached a no ego stage, and is petty.
or in terms of definitions:
Scrutiny: n., pl., -nies.
1. A close, careful examination or study.
2. Close observation; surveillance.
vs.
pet·ty (pt)
adj. pet·ti·er, pet·ti·est
1. Of small importance; trivial: a petty grievance.
2.
Marked by narrowness of mind, ideas, or views.
3.
Marked by meanness or lack of generosity, especially in trifling matters.
4. Secondary in importance or rank; subordinate. See Synonyms at trivial.
5. Law Variant of petit.