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> touched a nerve, which is not unexpected With this you've confessed to trolling. I mean, the White Man’s Burden? Come on.
by neonate 8y ago
> touched a nerve, which is not unexpected
With this you've confessed to trolling. I mean, the White Man’s Burden? Come on.
- kbutler 8y agoThe Kipling reference shows that the issues with technology raised in the thread are merely new aspects of an old dilemma. What is my responsibility to share something I value? That could be culture, technology, religion, defense, ways of raising children, marriage age, purifying water, sanitation, etc. Where does "sharing" and "helping" become "imperialism" and "patronizing"? Where does not sharing become negligence? What level of customization for varying physical/cultural needs/preferences is required? We make our best choices but may get criticized by others who choose differently, and will likely be judged harshly by future commentators, just like Kipling is now.
- taneq 8y agoPosting a viewpoint, sincerely held, which you know will be unpopular, is not trolling. They seem to believe what they're saying.
- neonate 8y ago> They seem to believe what they're saying Most trolls do.