"This is a shunning, or a boycott" ... "It's a way to gauge how seriously one takes the issue" shunning: persistently avoid, ignore, or reject (someone or some

"This is a shunning, or a boycott" ... "It's a way to gauge how seriously one takes the issue" shunning: persistently avoid, ignore, or reject (someone or something) through antipathy or caution [1]. Not inclusive. Hypocrisy is a way to gauge how seriously we take an issue as well. I think we all need some practice empathizing with other viewpoints. They exist, regardless of whether we can understand/agree with them. Finding out what we have in common with one another is an important skill. [1] as a side note, google shows usage over time for the word. interesting to see that shunning is having a comeback, though we are still a ways away from early 1800's levels of usage :)