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In the general case of offensive speech, we're not usually talking about global geopolitics -- that's a relatively unique feature of this specific case. The pre
by chipotle_coyote 7y ago
In the general case of offensive speech, we're not usually talking about global geopolitics -- that's a relatively unique feature of this specific case. The premise "there are specific cases where making a judgement call is going to be difficult" is true; that doesn't make the conclusion "therefore, we should never make judgement calls" true.
- colorincorrect 7y agoi agree with the conclusion: that we should make judgement, and step up if the occasion requires us to; but i find the general claim that "These are not incredibly difficult to distinguish between" to be very delusional and harming in the case of offensive speech, i agree that usually we can see what is bad. but without going into detail, i think its also a bit more subtle that