(05-27-2023, 04:16 PM)loam Wrote:(05-27-2023, 03:58 PM)NightskyeB4Dawn Wrote: ...I know that person would never say out loud to someone's face, but the anonymity provided by the internet...
And yet, the opposite would produce a result --particularly in today's social and political climate-- where people would not be willing to disclose what they truly believe for fear of real world reprisal.
Between the two options, I believe the latter would be far worse. If you think cancel culture is bad now, it would be exponentially worse if you were required to identify yourself in public virtual spaces.
There are downsides to everything in life. But some downsides are far worse than others, IMHO.
I see your point and I realize that people should stand firm in what they believe. If you believe it, you should not feel you have to lie about what you believe. You are only lying to yourself, and agreeing to be used and enslaved if you do.
I know it is the easiest route, to go along and comply, and if you make that choice then you are agreeing to take responsibility, and to live with the results. No bitching, no complaining. No shifting the blame.