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I don't think that calling mask skeptics morons or any other forms of ungentleness are likely to help. I can't think of any instances where large minorities hav
by asdfasgasdgasdg 6y ago
I don't think that calling mask skeptics morons or any other forms of ungentleness are likely to help. I can't think of any instances where large minorities have been convinced of their wrongs by mean talk from the majority.
What would actually help is a commencement of sensible policy at the top. Another thing that would help is an enforcement scheme with teeth. It is incorrect to pass laws about important topics then decline to enforce them rigorously. But I think insults are not on the list of helpful things.
- pcmaffey 6y agoShame has been used to police human behavior throughout history. See: all religions.
- asdfasgasdgasdg 6y agoI do not dispute this. I think shame works in small communities, but not over the internet.
- gus_massa 6y agoIt is usually shame with the implicit threat of ostracism with the implicit threat of burning the witch at the stake.