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this is like saying we have to engage with denialists about historical atrocities because otherwise it will make it seem like there is a conspiracy to push a na

this is like saying we have to engage with denialists about historical atrocities because otherwise it will make it seem like there is a conspiracy to push a narrative that the atrocity happened. this is a losing proposition because denialists (of any kind) aren't interested in truth or uncovering factual evidence, they're interested in using the strategy of Just Asking Questions as a cudgel for ulterior aims. we don't need to give airtime to the fantasies of election conspiracists for the same reason we don't need to teach creationism in science class

krapp 3y ago
> this is like saying we have to engage with denialists about historical atrocities because otherwise it will make it seem like there is a conspiracy to push a narrative that the atrocity happened. That's exactly what people say we should do, instead of censoring and deplatforming them. Give them as big a platform as possible to aggressively spread their disinformation without interference, then politely ask for an opportunity to debate. And when they refuse, ignore you, mock you or just smother you in bad faith bullshit, all you can do is shrug and hope for the best.