smithproxy

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   by smithproxy 7y ago

   > How should we address this problem without cutting off things like 8chan, though? We need to address root causes rather than symptoms. Radicalization is often the result of in-group/out-group thinking[0]. What causes a person to d
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   by smithproxy 7y ago

   If I understand correctly, you're making the argument that CloudFlare's move should be seen as part of a (hopefully) larger cultural move against racism and mass shootings. I am not sure how or even if their move would fit into th
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   by smithproxy 7y ago

   > it's a step in the right direction How? It does nothing to solve the problem. It simply kicks the can down the road.
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   by smithproxy 7y ago

   > Or if you think Cloudflare's decision was arbitrary and that worries you, you should leave. I am not entirely sure whether this statement carries moral judgment of those who see it as arbitrary or not. Would you mind clarifying if
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   by smithproxy 7y ago

   Don't be fooled. It's not a virtuous move. It's a business decision. If they wanted to be virtuous, they'd start working with groups to solve the problem--counteracting radicalization.
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   by smithproxy 7y ago

   I want a Web in which we use different languages to describe a document and the UI for an app.