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You didn't "simply post a link" - your commentary on that link can easily read as attributing (a generalization of) the views in it to some meaningfully large p
by dllthomas 10y ago
You didn't "simply post a link" - your commentary on that link can easily read as attributing (a generalization of) the views in it to some meaningfully large portion of the population.
While I certainly think we should apply the principle of charity, that's done precisely by asking about intention - "I read you as saying X, is that what you meant?"
- redsummer 10y agoWell, before he even asks for my 'intention' he accusing me of 'slandering Jews'. Would I have got someone harassing me about my 'intention' if I posted about Christian or Muslim fundamentalists who don't want other peoples suffering to be mentioned? If I say Christians killed thousands during the Spanish Inquisition, will I get someone stalking and harassing me and accusing me of slandering all Christians? What is the standard here?