116 claps means that your positive response range is 3 to 116.

You've got 4 negativish (challenge/disagree) to negative comments from 2 people. We have no way of knowing how many people suffered through whatever lemgth of that article before backing out and clicking the "For crying out loud, show me less of this" button.

I can confirm at least one.

Point being, 116 claps is not the glowing endorsement you're claiming it is.

David also mentioned a study. That's as good as any. There are a few floating about and there have been many srticles written about it over the last several years.

As a figure of speech, an oxymoron has no bearing on the the words validity or truth. Further, you personal "moral" opinion does not make a phrase or grouping of words an oxymoron.

If Medium ever does take my advice and establish a kiddie pool for peeps still working out the mechanics of good/sound writing, you should sign up at your first opportunity.