this post was submitted on 22 Feb 2024
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[–] [email protected] 45 points 9 months ago (1 children)

It doesn't quell it. It redirects it. All of the negativity and animosity still exist in the world, but now it's aimed at the wrong target.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

but now it’s aimed at the wrong target.

this is such a classic move that I'm amazed we still fall for it in current_year