The Hamas koolaid is very effective, unfortunately. But I also think there is something else going on that might explain the oddly consistent 20% that keeps appearing in the vote count on threads like this.
Out of curiosity, I asked Copilot "Are some people only able to think of complex issues in terms of numbers (e.g. war statistics)? If so, what proportion of the general population is this, and why are they like that?"
The answer (edited down here!) was that some people "have a cognitive style that leans heavily toward quantitative reasoning... Cognitive science recognizes that people vary widely in how they process information. One major axis of variation is numerical cognition — the tendency to understand the world through quantities, proportions, and statistical relationships. ... This means some individuals naturally gravitate toward numbers when interpreting complex issues like war, economics, or public health. There is no single statistic for “people who think in numbers,” but we can triangulate from related research. Up to 20% of the population is considered neurodivergent, and some neurodivergent profiles — such as autistic or analytical thinkers — often show a preference for structured, quantitative information. Some neurodivergent individuals (e.g., autistic thinkers) often prefer structured information, predictable systems, and quantifiable patterns. This can make numbers feel more reliable than narratives. For others, numbers offer emotional distance from difficult topics (like war casualties). Quantification can feel safer than engaging with the human suffering behind the numbers."
So for whatever reason, some people prefer to view things just as a numbers game, so can only look at how many have died in Gaza vs Israel and assume that anyone supporting Israel only does so because they feel an Israeli life is of more intrinsic value than a Gazan's. This is why we keep getting the "oh, you just discount them because they're brown" bullshit.
Like PPs, I am actually reassured that the ratio on this thread is 80:20. It's the other way round on the CITME board, which is why only brave souls like @Twiglets1 venture on there...!