OK, I was being simplistic when I said that it was ludicrous to claim criticising political positions can ever be 'shaming.' Clearly it can
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Replying to @HPluckrose
My feeling was that accusations of 'shaming' had become a way to protect ideas from criticism. I still think it can be used that way.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
But in the context of someone having concerns they cannot discuss coz they know the reaction will be to put them in a category of bad ppl...
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Replying to @HPluckrose
...and this leading them to claim, imply or fail to correct an assumption that they'll vote one way & then secretly vote another? Problem.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
A justified fear of being labelled a bad person even tho you know your motivations to be good can legitimately be called a fear of shaming
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Sounds like being an atheist in a religious country. (Also, do we have convincing data this is a big issue, or is it anecdotes?)
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Replying to @cabinloon
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@cabinloon I don't think anyone has collected data on how many ppl feel unable to express anti-PC views coz this problem been neglected.1 reply 0 retweets 5 likes -
Replying to @HPluckrose
Perhaps. Just color me skeptical of all claims ATM, which - everywhere - seem to be fitting same pet issues people had before.
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Replying to @cabinloon
I think they had those issues coz they existed. Far-right racism, far-left PC culture, economic issues do all seem to be a factor
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Many many factors, sure. Most people are doing nothing but confirming their biases, though, w/out much ability to prove.
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There's a lot of people claiming 'Its all the fault of X' yes. We can point out the problem with this.
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