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[-] zaph@sh.itjust.works 118 points 1 year ago

I've met victims of domestic violence who were threatened much worse than "you guys are next" so I'm not buying this as anything other than the system trying to use her as an example.

[-] tamal3@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Oops, I completely misinterpreted your comment. Not sure what etiquette says, but I feel silly and am removing mine.

I agree that this person saying "you guys are next" is not a threat to the degree that it should be chargeable, and that she's being made an example of.

[-] zaph@sh.itjust.works 14 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Just want to point out that your example implies domestic violence is a lower level of violence, and as such this shouldn't count as a real threat?

Reading comprehension ain't for everyone.

Edit: on some reflection that might be a rude reply if you don't already know that domestic violence threats in the US are largely ignored.

[-] tamal3@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Thanks for the reflection edit! I don't think I'm stupid, but you're right that I didn't read your comment correctly. Do you want me to remove my original reply?

Edit: decided to remove

[-] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago

I recommend doing it like I did below the horizontal lines down there 👇

btw, tap me 4 formatting tip

To strike through, use ~~ before and after the offending text:

~~This text would be strike’d~~




~~The United States has the most equitable healthcare system on earth.~~

Edit: sorry about that, cat stepped on my keyboard

[-] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

For something really embarrassing -

Original embarrassing comment:

I hate Star Trek

Newly edited comment:

edit: removed opinion I reconsidered

Were their threats recorded? The fact that people have said worse doesn't change the fact that it was a threat.

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