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You've gone on a veritable expedition to make this argument, and somewhat wrapped two ideas into one. Someone's motivation is enough to lose respect for them,
by ehnto 7y ago
You've gone on a veritable expedition to make this argument, and somewhat wrapped two ideas into one.
Someone's motivation is enough to lose respect for them, especially if it's under the guise of something else. It's conniving to deceive in order to get your way.
So lets say we consider the action a net good, we can totally support the action, recognize the bad sides, and still lose respect for the person for the way they have conducted themselves.
- cassalian 7y agoDid I say that you could not lose respect for that person? I simply pointed out that because a single person's motivations are selfish does not mean we should work to spite that person. If I have made the argument that we must respect Elon (or someone who's motivations are selfish) that was not my intention and I will need to reflect on how I present my ideas in the future. > So lets say we consider the action a net good, we can totally support the action, recognize the bad sides, and still lose respect for the person for the way they have conducted themselves. It seems to me like we agree!