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human
[Transformers] Why would a faction call themselves something heinous as "decepticon"? Doesn't it imply deception and generally bring up a mental image of distrust, lie or trickery?

I mean, if that was the name they adopted once they came on earth, it'd make sense, since they're "deceiving" the humans. But since they were called that from the very beginning, I don't see get why they need a name that just sounds like a shady organisation. For example, "autobots" don't sound like either the good/bad side. Sounds kinda neutral. But Decepticon just comes off as the bad guys.

So yeah, why decepticon? I get the primary word here is deception, but...who are they deceiving? Why have a negative connotation to your name?
gpt
"Sometimes deception is necessary, when those who should listen to the truth will not, and will only understand once they have been lied to and forced to see their own lies." 

Megatron viewed the deception of those who were weak and corrupt as virtuous; if someone was unwilling to face the truth, the Decepticons would aid them in their self-deception and destruction.