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That statement was about collective identity. Everyone has a collective identity. You are free to choose your own collective identity. Do whatever you want. I

• johnchristopher 11y ago
  There should be a Russel point just like there is a Godwin point.
  • kevindeasis 11y ago
    It's only right to balance the availability of internet adage. Might as well call it Russell's Law.
• mc808 11y ago
  I try very hard to avoid any collective identity for myself, even to the extent where a lot of people would say "I am a [verb]er," I consciously prefer "I [verb]." The collective identity mindset opens people up to manipulation, guilt by association, and undeserved praise by association (which sounds nice but can lead to poor decisions based on a distorted sense of self). Any benefits are comparatively small. You can still go [verb] with the [verb]ers without merging your identity and worldview with theirs.