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SmoothOperator@lemmy.world 5 weeks agoAs I’m clearly in the wrong according to downvotes, could you elaborate on what I’m missing?
Comment on Triangle
SmoothOperator@lemmy.world 5 weeks agoAs I’m clearly in the wrong according to downvotes, could you elaborate on what I’m missing?
quips@slrpnk.net 4 weeks ago
I think at the core its like we are all here to be kind to one another. You can point to statistics, historical context, etc… but when it comes down to it, is calling people trash leading with kindness? Is that the kind of speech that seeds good into the world? Is that speech that betters you, men, and women? I don’t think so. I think there are far more kind and constructive ways to have dialogue.
SmoothOperator@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
It’s not kind for sure, completely agree. My point was more that even if it’s unkind, it’s not necessarily racism or bioessentialism.
I think we must be kind to individuals, but still acknowledge problems with groups. That does require a shift in mindset to not feel personally impacted by statements about a group you belong to, which is easier said than done.