You shouldn't be going around calling people racist without any proof.
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That's interesting. I wasn't aware of the origin. It's unfortunate that the term is being thrown around so lightly. Regardless though, we are all responsible for our own perceptions and analysis of reality. Every person is responsible for their own actions and thoughts.
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The term gaslighting doesn’t mean people AREN’T responsible for their own thoughts. It means a person who is making valid observations about the world are being told their perceptions are wrong/they are crazy by someone who benefits from making them doubt their grasp of reality.
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see what is going on here. Well played man. Well played.

New definition: gaslighting
Gaslighting is an manipulation tactic to abuse victims by instilling doubt in their own thoughts and perceptions by denying, misdirecting, and lying to them.
Ex:
“That was racist.”
“No, it wasn’t.”
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