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Good. Feelings need to be hurt. People need to be uncomfortable. Mud slinging is necessary to get people to give a shit and do something.

• falcolas 9y ago
  Uncomfortable and hurt people are never going to react in a positive way, and expecting otherwise is going to result in disappointment. They'll certainly do something, but most people who care about the issue won't like what is done. They may: Become even more hostile about the subject. Be even less willing to open the ranks to more women. Double down on "it's someone else's problem". Worse, people who currently give a shit and act on that may just... stop. "I support their work and I just get attacked for it, why bother?"
  • _jtrig 9y ago
    Your argument sounds similar to those who opposed the civil rights movement.
  • wcummings 9y ago
    >Worse, people who currently give a shit and act on that may just... stop. "I support their work and I just get attacked for it, why bother?" Is it worth having allies who hold their support hostage?