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Is it your opinion that the people who met with Zuckerberg were props, and his intention was to positively influence the public's opinion of his actions with re

Is it your opinion that the people who met with Zuckerberg were props, and his intention was to positively influence the public's opinion of his actions with respect to the protests and civil unrest happening in the country today? Seems a questionable tactic. Would you publicly stand behind your opinions and reveal your identity? Do you feel your opinion is widely shared?

A4ET8a8uTh0 6y ago
Hmm. << Is it your opinion that the people who met with Zuckerberg were props In a sense that he used them less subtly than Trump used the bible? Yes. << his intention was to positively influence the public's opinion of his actions with respect to the protests and civil unrest happening in the country today No. The entire company is built on a more virulent version of old 'if it bleeds, it leads'. It is silly to think otherwise. Would you publicly stand behind your opinions and reveal your identity? Hell no. I shared an unpopular opinion on LinkedIn once. The mob immediately descended. <<Do you feel your opinion is widely shared? I have no data one way or another, but why would that matter?
- jhowell 6y ago
  > Hell no. I shared an unpopular opinion on LinkedIn once. The mob immediately descended. I am glad your convictions are not strongly held. As you charge forward with this perspective, you may find more disagreements with those behind you than those in front. Bringing feelings to the surface is part of the healing and self discovery process. > I have no data one way or another, but why would that matter? I was curious about how you see your opinion reflected in the world. You seem to understand that it is not popular and are asking people to convince you otherwise. If not, I imagine you'd be in another forum right not having a much different conversation than can be had here. "There are no strangers. There are only versions of ourselves, many of which we have not embraced, most of which we wish to protect ourselves from." - Toni Morrison
  - A4ET8a8uTh0 6y ago
    <<I am glad your convictions are not strongly held Define strongly. Am I willing to lose my job to be right on the internet? No. But I think it is a mistake to think that those voices lose strength when hidden. Quite the opposite. <<You seem to understand that it is not popular and are asking people to convince you otherwise I am looking for a reasonable rationale. Frankly, I do not understand some of the decisions people make. That said, I am hesitating to play amateur psychologist online, but you may be projecting a little.
    - jhowell 6y ago
      > Define strongly. Am I willing to lose my job to be right on the internet? No. But I think it is a mistake to think that those voices lose strength when hidden. Quite the opposite. This means you'll rant on message boards and complain to friends but to no action, because you have something to lose which is good. Make bad decisions, say/do dumb stuff, pay the consequences - we are being more equally protected. This has not always been the case. > I am looking for a reasonable rationale. Frankly, I do not understand some of the decisions people make. In trying to understand the decisions others make, you should first listen. Otherwise, I think what some give themselves credit for as "understanding" is really just judgement. Worst case scenario, you continue posting, your identify is discovered and your opinions become public and have real world consequences which you'll blame on the subjects of your opinion. This, as the country continues to diversify in both public and private life (more women in government and business, minorities becoming the majority, etc.) is a dying perspective and new ones are being formed. You should try one on to see if you like it. With respect to amateur psychologist it is not my intention. It is difficult for me to understand how you think and feel during the conversation without asking questions. The fact that you see this as me playing amateur psychologist could be projection on your part.
      - A4ET8a8uTh0 6y ago
        <<Worst case scenario, you continue posting, your identify is discovered and your opinions become public and have real world consequences which you'll blame on the subjects of your opinion. Interesting. You say it as if it was the most normal thing in the world. You don't think I would be justified in blaming 3rd party for pressuring others into firing me?

A4ET8a8uTh0 6y ago

Hmm. << Is it your opinion that the people who met with Zuckerberg were props In a sense that he used them less subtly than Trump used the bible? Yes. << his intention was to positively influence the public's opinion of his actions with respect to the protests and civil unrest happening in the country today No. The entire company is built on a more virulent version of old 'if it bleeds, it leads'. It is silly to think otherwise. Would you publicly stand behind your opinions and reveal your identity? Hell no. I shared an unpopular opinion on LinkedIn once. The mob immediately descended. <<Do you feel your opinion is widely shared? I have no data one way or another, but why would that matter?

jhowell 6y ago
> Hell no. I shared an unpopular opinion on LinkedIn once. The mob immediately descended. I am glad your convictions are not strongly held. As you charge forward with this perspective, you may find more disagreements with those behind you than those in front. Bringing feelings to the surface is part of the healing and self discovery process. > I have no data one way or another, but why would that matter? I was curious about how you see your opinion reflected in the world. You seem to understand that it is not popular and are asking people to convince you otherwise. If not, I imagine you'd be in another forum right not having a much different conversation than can be had here. "There are no strangers. There are only versions of ourselves, many of which we have not embraced, most of which we wish to protect ourselves from." - Toni Morrison
- A4ET8a8uTh0 6y ago
  <<I am glad your convictions are not strongly held Define strongly. Am I willing to lose my job to be right on the internet? No. But I think it is a mistake to think that those voices lose strength when hidden. Quite the opposite. <<You seem to understand that it is not popular and are asking people to convince you otherwise I am looking for a reasonable rationale. Frankly, I do not understand some of the decisions people make. That said, I am hesitating to play amateur psychologist online, but you may be projecting a little.
  - jhowell 6y ago
    > Define strongly. Am I willing to lose my job to be right on the internet? No. But I think it is a mistake to think that those voices lose strength when hidden. Quite the opposite. This means you'll rant on message boards and complain to friends but to no action, because you have something to lose which is good. Make bad decisions, say/do dumb stuff, pay the consequences - we are being more equally protected. This has not always been the case. > I am looking for a reasonable rationale. Frankly, I do not understand some of the decisions people make. In trying to understand the decisions others make, you should first listen. Otherwise, I think what some give themselves credit for as "understanding" is really just judgement. Worst case scenario, you continue posting, your identify is discovered and your opinions become public and have real world consequences which you'll blame on the subjects of your opinion. This, as the country continues to diversify in both public and private life (more women in government and business, minorities becoming the majority, etc.) is a dying perspective and new ones are being formed. You should try one on to see if you like it. With respect to amateur psychologist it is not my intention. It is difficult for me to understand how you think and feel during the conversation without asking questions. The fact that you see this as me playing amateur psychologist could be projection on your part.
    - A4ET8a8uTh0 6y ago
      <<Worst case scenario, you continue posting, your identify is discovered and your opinions become public and have real world consequences which you'll blame on the subjects of your opinion. Interesting. You say it as if it was the most normal thing in the world. You don't think I would be justified in blaming 3rd party for pressuring others into firing me?