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I can definitely see some shifts happening. I dunno, I see that both ways. No super strong feelings. In general though I just think the fear is way overblown.
by rektide 3y ago
I can definitely see some shifts happening. I dunno, I see that both ways. No super strong feelings.
In general though I just think the fear is way overblown. The damage to society of everyone selling Fear Uncertainty and Doubt is real & heavy, is a burdensome tone. The damage of so many people jumping into the black hole is real. And most of us are not going to be targeted people, and our transgressions even at their worst online are really nowhere near a real danger to us.
But having an online existence, being part of the written/online universe is a risk. Yes. Opting out & becoming nothing is a very easy available way to get rid of risk.
I still think it's a farce of high degree how much fear are swallowing. I think it's colossally disproportionate to the risk. We also don't get to societally wrestle with questions of grace & mistakes & maturation if we insist on the supreme personal security of having said nothing.
- JohnFen 3y ago> I can definitely see some shifts happening Oh, sure, I agree. I just think they aren't as great as some people think. > But having an online existence, being part of the written/online universe is a risk. This is true, and is why I've never used my actual, real-world identity in any online fora. Instead, I have a handful of alternate (but persistent) "personalities". It's the only way I am OK with saying what I really think about anything. If I were readily identifiable, I wouldn't participate in any public online discussions. The risk is just too great.