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> I consider it to be a form of mind rape when they forcibly insert their brands and products into my mind without my consent. We aren't talking about a Clock
by lelanthran 3y ago
> I consider it to be a form of mind rape when they forcibly insert their brands and products into my mind without my consent.
We aren't talking about a Clockwork Orange type of scneario. You're trivialising real rape when you refer to easily avoidable online-advertising.
Your mind "rape" is in no way or form analogous to rape.
- matheusmoreira 3y agoRape is violation of the body without consent. My mind is part of my body. I feel violated.
- lelanthran 3y ago> Rape is violation of the body without consent. No, it isn't. It's defined in terms of penetration. Both legal definitions and dictionary definitions. If your argument depends on a word having a different meaning from the dictionary definition, it's your argument that is wrong, not the dictionary. > My mind is part of my body. I feel violated. Violation is not rape.
- matheusmoreira 3y agoWe're arguing dictionary definitions now? > define rape > The act of seizing and carrying off by force; abduction. > "the rape of Europa by Zeus." > The act of pillaging or plundering. > "the rape of the city by the invaders." > Abusive or improper treatment; spoiling or abuse. > "the rape of the land by polluters." Who knows? Maybe one day there'll be a "rape of the mind" dictionary entry in there.
- lelanthran 3y ago> Who knows? Maybe one day there'll be a "rape of the mind" dictionary entry in there. Well, when there is you can claim your argument doesn't trivialise rape. Until then your claim is baseless.
- matheusmoreira 3y ago> Abusive or improper treatment; spoiling or abuse. Seems to fit well for my intended purpose. I see no reason to avoid using the word.
- account42 3y ago> We aren't talking about a Clockwork Orange type of scneario. But we are.