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But this wasn't about trying to help someone to be better, it was to help them avoid facing consequences for being bad, like advising a wife beater about concea

But this wasn't about trying to help someone to be better, it was to help them avoid facing consequences for being bad, like advising a wife beater about concealer options for his wife (overly dramatic example, I know). "You should stop doing dumb/illegal stuff, it might impact you" is very different advice than "You should stop talking about the dumb/illegal stuff you do, they may stop you".

chris_wot 2y ago
It was probably an error in judgement for me to have advised the man to stop talking.
- whycome 2y ago
  Or judgment even
  - adrienne 2y ago
    Both spellings are considered correct, although i personally prefer 'judgment'.
  - chris_wot 2y ago
    Tell me you are from the U.S. without telling me you are from the U.S..