Codes of Conduct can never replace good intentions, mutual respect and human decency, but in the right hands, they can be an excellent tool for bullying and abuse.
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Because the original mechanism existed as an implementation in the intentions, understanding and social abilities of people that had to constantly earn their right to employ it. The CoC is a completely new mechanism, a machine that can be used by any bad actor.
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Say, how exactly do I "earn the right" not to be raped? By social standing?
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Are you suggesting that social groups usually need a CoC to award its members the right not to be raped? You sound insane to me.
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Well, it was you who came up with "social standing" or "merits" in this debate. Just asking what you mean by this.
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In the absence of controlling goons or crucial resources, the influence you have in a group is awarded to you by its members based on how they perceive your abilities (that is called merits). Social standing is the measure of your capacity for influence.
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And? What does this have to do with having a well-defined set of rules how to deal with bad people?
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You asked what I mean by merits and social standing. I did answer.
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You directly talked about "the right to employ it[mechanisms against bad people" here: https://twitter.com/Plinz/status/937639638877069312 … It certainly looked to me like you were making an agument about access to mechanisms based on merit.
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