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> The moment you try to fact-check one person, you open a very large can of worms and become responsible for fact-checking everyone. This is untrue, and a fals
by JoshTriplett 6y ago
> The moment you try to fact-check one person, you open a very large can of worms and become responsible for fact-checking everyone.
This is untrue, and a false dichotomy.
An argument of the form "you must (do thing I want anyway) or (do impossible thing)" doesn't actually make any case for why those are the only two options, and in this case, those are not the only two options.
It's entirely possible to deal with things as they arise, on a case-by-case basis as you become aware of them.
- anonytrary 6y ago> It's entirely possible to deal with things as they arise, on a case-by-case basis as you become aware of them. Although do not forget that your rate of "dealing with things" may be lower than the rate of "things happening". The admin's bias comes in when they decide who to focus on, etc. If you are famous or have burned the wrong bridges, your chances of being censored are higher.