Subj : Re: Computer Kits
To   : Jeff
From : boraxman
Date : Sun Jan 30 2022 13:32:38

 Je> That would depend on who you ask.
 Je> I can't see how this discussion we're having could be used against
 Je> either of us.
 Je> 

This specific one no.  But I may want to discuss a more sensitive topic with someone, and that CAN be used against me, if someone wants to.

Maybe you've never been threatened online, or had people try to track you down, it isn't pleasant.

 Je> And I'm pointing out that people are ultimately responsible for their own
 Je> actions.
 Je> 
 Je> "Cancel culture" has nothing to do with privacy and everything to do with
 Je> decency. Our freedom of speech guarantees us neither a forum nor an
 Je> audience. That speech deemed hateful by society is denied both is not a
 Je> loss of freedom. Do you honestly expect that increased decency will be
 Je> the result of maximized freedom to spew hate?

Cancel culture is bullying, and an ideology asserting control aggressively.

I am responsible for my actions, but "being responsible for your actions" doesn't warrant someone trying to damage your life because they disagree with you.

People do that, and it is reprehensible behaviour. 

 Je> Perhaps, perhaps not. Perhaps we are different as people.
 Je> 

I think we are.  Some Australian's are adopting the American attitude, much to my dismay, but that attitude isn't as wide spread as it is in say, California.

Australian's are very lax about protecting their freedom, but likewise the social conditions which lead to Cancel Culture aren't as prevalent here.

Australians take a dim view of what is going on in the USA and the polarisation, and political activism which is beyond the pale.

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