I was considered to be behaving rudely because I walked my dogs after the school drop off but didn't walk with other mums. There was an intervention and I was informed by a small group of them that my avoidance of them was regarded as unsociable.
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I confirmed that I was indeed unsociable and that I treasured my morning walks for being my 'me time' when I was able to play music and think my own thoughts and not have to answer to anyone as I did for the rest of the day.
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Now none of them talk to me but as this was what I wanted in the first place and attempted to bring about by walking in a different direction so they couldn't talk to me, this is an absolutely acceptable social consequence.
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I'd actually be quite happy to have a chat at other times but no-one is having my morning dog walk. That is my time to exercise and get my thoughts in order and prepare for the day. You can't have it. Deal with it,
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To be clear, I’m talking about social consequences stemming from others’ free choices (such as gossip, shaming, & social exclusion) — not actual rights violations.
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All the more reason to see gossip, shaming, and exclusion spiral into inconsequence.
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Not caring at all about social pressure is called sociopathy. Obviously if you’re the only reasonable person in your village, this doesn’t make you a sociopath. Most people find a way to adapt to meet their social needs.
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1. There is a lot more to ASD than mere lack of receptiveness to social pressure. 2. Still unclear as to what good is served by exploiting psychology as a measure of control. To what end? Compared to what alternatives?
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As usual, I have no idea what you mean.
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Simply noting that the power of defamation, shame and shunning to impact people's day to day lives has diminished over time (at least in wealthier societies), that such a trend is a good thing, and folks should actively aid its course.
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Really?!
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In wealthier societies today? Compared to say even as recently as the lynch craze in the United States during the late 19th, early 20th century? Yes. Things have gotten better, which leaves me optimistic they can improve even more.
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