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1. Figure out what you want to achieve 2. Figure out how to manipulate the system to achieve that end (In the case of your proposal, this probably means bombar
by notahacker 6y ago
1. Figure out what you want to achieve
2. Figure out how to manipulate the system to achieve that end
(In the case of your proposal, this probably means bombarding everybody that might disagree with a viewpoint with long lists of [possibly spurious] 'points' which they are 'forced' to acknowledge and respond to until they are too exhausted to raise any further objections...)
- username3 6y agoPlatforms let in more misinformation than they allow corrections. Reply to multiple misinformed threads with the same link to corrections and Reddit will rate limit you or Twitter will hide your tweets as spam.
- aeternum 6y agoOne of the shifts I've noticed is changing one's mind has become a negative, especially in politics. We are quick to call them flip-floppers and question what they stand for. This mindset seems to incentivize politicians and constituents to avoid changing their mind no matter what, sometimes even when presented with overwhelming evidence.
- username3 6y agoPoliticians who flip sides get attention. Changing one’s mind shows they thought of both sides and they’re not tied to a party. The party you depart will disown you. The other will welcome you.
- giantg2 6y agoThis gets even worse when posting research results on divisive topics that you have a minority opinion on and having people flag you.