‘Small‑bore’ as Delegitimization Tactic

Calling incremental technical housing reforms 'small‑bore' often functions to shift debate away from policy effectiveness toward accusations about advocates' motives, portraying advocacy as a cover for developer or tech interests. That rhetorical move can halt practical regulatory changes by turning them into culture‑war signifiers rather than policy tools. — Recognizing this rhetorical pattern matters because it changes which housing solutions are politically viable and who is trusted to advocate them.