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do not feed the trolls (thelemmy.club)
submitted 11 hours ago by to c/fedimemes@feddit.uk
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cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/66063882

cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/55903832

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[–] 6 points 7 hours ago (2 children)

While I agree with telling off anyone who just wants to spread propaganda, I also think it's important to read opinions you disagree with. And not just to convince yourself or others, the mere act of mentally contradicting someone else's arguments can be quite an important mental exercise.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 hours ago

    So long as that act is voluntary rather than forced, I would mostly agree.

    Then again, when some MAJOR tragedy occurs in your life, perhaps you just want to take a break for a moment and let that burden be carried by others for a time.

    Just because you can do something does not mean that you want or must do so, 24/7/52/365.25.

    And arguably doing so incessantly is not healthy either?

    Also, the Intolerance Paradox is a real thing, so everything I said above is meant beyond that, not instead of it.

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    • [–] 4 points 7 hours ago

    Report too! Save others.

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