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Shouldn't use "quote mining," restricted and loaded term
{{rewrite|It's too political}}
{{rewrite|It's too political}}
An '''out of context''' quotation is a kind of quote mining or discrediting attack which attempts to "use a person's words" against them.
An '''out of context''' quotation is a kind of discrediting attack which attempts to "use a person's words" against them.
"Putting words in someone's mouth" is another example. Sometimes, even a subtle change in wording can radically change what the speaker meant to say.
"Putting words in someone's mouth" is another example. Sometimes, even a subtle change in wording can radically change what the speaker meant to say.