I suspect talking bad about an out-group - macro or micro, other political party or nearby clique - helps people feel secure in in-groups.
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It clearly has harms and failure modes; is there a clear way to distinguish harmful nasty gossip from beneficial nasty gossip?
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@sarahdoingthing Does it reinforce good community values or simply delight in the humiliation of other?.1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
Replying to @AliceTeller
@AliceTeller I like this - covers many cases, although some cases don't fit in either category
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