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Then it seems we are in agreement. I would guess the one gray area where we do not definitely agree is to what extent deplatforming should be a thing. I am of t
by wait_a_minute 6y ago
Then it seems we are in agreement. I would guess the one gray area where we do not definitely agree is to what extent deplatforming should be a thing. I am of the view that deplatforming campaigns are a manifestation of cancel culture. What do you think?
- orwin 6y agoI think deplatforming is a mistake in most cases, it make an "US vs THEM", David vs Goliath narrative that people love to follow and identify with. It make people think their opinions are more transgressive and more interesting that they really are. But this deplatforming and this "cancel culture" is only a manifestation of what millenials heard for years: if you want change, vote with your wallet. Well, we now are able to. I'm not agreeing with everything, but boycott is the only power my generation have right now, and nobody can prevent this. Twitter and the social network allow people to explain why they're boycotting this or that, that's all.
- skinkestek 6y ago> But this deplatforming and this "cancel culture" is only a manifestation of what millenials heard for years: if you want change, vote with your wallet. Well, we now are able to. I'm not agreeing with everything, but boycott is the only power my generation have right now, and nobody can prevent this. Twitter and the social network allow people to explain why they're boycotting this or that, that's all. This is a very good explanation of a fair bit of it and if not a lightbulb moment then at least a "wipe the dust of the windshield moment" for me I think. One of those comments that makes me come back to HN even if I seem to be on the other side from you politically.