@boodleoops @PhilosophyExp It is if it is imposed on the powerless. Then it gives the powerful immunity to spew nonsense.
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Replying to @svenosaurus
@svenosaurus@boodleoops Just not true. The idea that one cannot express resistance, anger without resorting to name calling is... wrong.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @PhilosophyExp
@PhilosophyExp@boodleoops But namecalling not the only "uncivil" act. Not polite to say someone's idea is stupid, even if true. But needed.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@svenosaurus@boodleoops discourse would think such a thing. It's telling people to die in a fire, and calling them misogynists that's the1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @PhilosophyExp
@PhilosophyExp@boodleoops I agree w/U about particular case, but making gen. point on how "civility" can be a tool of power entrenchment.3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
@svenosaurus @boodleoops (I don't mean "you" personally, Sven - I mean it isn't possible just to make it up, etc..).
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