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I do not like this line of reasoning because it basically advocates walking on eggshells around everyone since it is not possible to model the potential fragili

I do not like this line of reasoning because it basically advocates walking on eggshells around everyone since it is not possible to model the potential fragility of mind of billions of humans. I read some arguments that being drive-by downvoted without comments somehow made people unwelcomed. And you add to that that this is practically a form of PTSD. If I am supposed to model people at the other end of the screen as "my downvote might trigger PTSD" then, mildly put, I do not find that model to be very helpful. I can't quite put my finger on it, but it seems like some sort of game-theoretic trap. Disclaimer: I don't see myself as a kind person and asking me to spend extra mental energy just to be nice is like asking for a pound of my flesh. Thus the above may be motivated reasoning to ignore people who complain about the lack of kindness.

Mithaldu 8y ago
> I don't see myself as a kind person and asking me to spend extra mental energy If you can't be kind, then the preferred action from you is for you to save your energy for the days when you can be kind. That's better for everyone involved.
- GyYZTfWBfQw 8y ago
  Define "kind" and define "better for everyone".
  - Mithaldu 8y ago
    If you don't know the meaning of those yet, save your energy for the day when you do.
    - GyYZTfWBfQw 8y ago
      This is not an argument, nor a definition. To save you the "energy", I'll remind you of the fact that these terms are extremely subjective. If you know what's "better for everyone" please share it with me, because I would like to know so I could act accordingly. I would also like you to tell me the means through which you came to that conclusion. Failure to provide me with the necessary information will, in my opinion, confirm that what you were doing is just mere virtue signalling. I believe it would be better for everyone if you told me what you believe[1] is better for everyone, so everyone who reads your comment might act accordingly in the best interest of others[2]. [1] Note that it's subjective. [2] Where "best interest of others" is defined by you, which is subjective and probably inaccurate. On what basis do you have the nerve to claim you know what's better for everyone "involved"?
- oe7Ahwur 8y ago
  That sounds like you're saying I shouldn't contribute to SO.
GyYZTfWBfQw 8y ago
Look at my karma! I'm clearly oppressed, too. My down-voters are the reason I am experiencing great distress, needless anxiety, etc. Do they care? Of course not, but they expect me to care about their well-being. P.S. You actually have been down-voted. Hilarious. Some people are seriously deluded. EDIT: Immediately down-voted, shit, I'm going to continue whining about it instead of not giving a crap. What a hostile, and racist environment! I might as well be black, you bully! Stop giving me mental distress with your down-votes! I feel unwelcome! EDIT 2: This comment has been flagged and people are unable to see the irony in that. Fascinating. What if I really do experience mental distress and all of the above? I could literally copy paste those whiners' comments and still get down-voted while they are being protected. Why am I not being protected on the same basis? :( Is it because you believe I'm lying? Am I not weak enough for you?

Mithaldu 8y ago

> I don't see myself as a kind person and asking me to spend extra mental energy If you can't be kind, then the preferred action from you is for you to save your energy for the days when you can be kind. That's better for everyone involved.

GyYZTfWBfQw 8y ago
Define "kind" and define "better for everyone".
- Mithaldu 8y ago
  If you don't know the meaning of those yet, save your energy for the day when you do.
  - GyYZTfWBfQw 8y ago
    This is not an argument, nor a definition. To save you the "energy", I'll remind you of the fact that these terms are extremely subjective. If you know what's "better for everyone" please share it with me, because I would like to know so I could act accordingly. I would also like you to tell me the means through which you came to that conclusion. Failure to provide me with the necessary information will, in my opinion, confirm that what you were doing is just mere virtue signalling. I believe it would be better for everyone if you told me what you believe[1] is better for everyone, so everyone who reads your comment might act accordingly in the best interest of others[2]. [1] Note that it's subjective. [2] Where "best interest of others" is defined by you, which is subjective and probably inaccurate. On what basis do you have the nerve to claim you know what's better for everyone "involved"?
oe7Ahwur 8y ago
That sounds like you're saying I shouldn't contribute to SO.

GyYZTfWBfQw 8y ago

Look at my karma! I'm clearly oppressed, too. My down-voters are the reason I am experiencing great distress, needless anxiety, etc. Do they care? Of course not, but they expect me to care about their well-being. P.S. You actually have been down-voted. Hilarious. Some people are seriously deluded. EDIT: Immediately down-voted, shit, I'm going to continue whining about it instead of not giving a crap. What a hostile, and racist environment! I might as well be black, you bully! Stop giving me mental distress with your down-votes! I feel unwelcome! EDIT 2: This comment has been flagged and people are unable to see the irony in that. Fascinating. What if I really do experience mental distress and all of the above? I could literally copy paste those whiners' comments and still get down-voted while they are being protected. Why am I not being protected on the same basis? :( Is it because you believe I'm lying? Am I not weak enough for you?