According to Robert Duncan McNeal, Larcarno gave the impression of being a good guy who made a mistake when in reality deep down he was a bad guy, whereas Paris was the other way around.
Fun fact: Christian Slater's mom was casting director on Undiscovered Country. Reportedly, he begged for a cameo, stole the costume, and framed the paycheck.
You're so intent on defending your underlying point that you don't seem to realize that your underlying point is not in fact the point here. It's your technique, or lack thereof, in making your point that is being criticized.
Because it's not intended to be persuasive. The point is to make the speaker feel good, and look good in the eyes of those that already agree. It's fundamentally selfish, self serving, and dishonest.
