[phobosanomaly]

"In a legal context, a chilling effect is the inhibition or discouragement of the legitimate exercise of natural and legal rights by the threat of legal sanction."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chilling_effect

If the cops are scrutinizing what you read, you might be discouraged from reading what you want to read.

[johnchristopher]

Oh, that I get. I thought the reason was explained in the comment (“This is exactly the reason why”). It was implied, not explicitly stated. Thanks.

[whiddershins]

That’s a common pattern and turn of phrase that i never noticed until now.

You say “this is the reason ..” or “this is an example of why ...” but you are inviting the listener to see the reason.

It’s persuasive because the reader/listener actually fills it in themselves rather than you saying it.