Subj : Re: Computer Kits
To   : boraxman
From : Jeff
Date : Sat Jan 29 2022 19:19:43

On 30 Jan 2022, boraxman said the following...
 bo>  Je> That would depend on who you ask.
 bo>  Je> I can't see how this discussion we're having could be used against
 bo>  Je> either of us.
 bo> This specific one no.  But I may want to discuss a more sensitive topic
 bo> with someone, and that CAN be used against me, if someone wants to.

Then perhaps a public forum such as social media is not the place to have
this discussion.

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

When it comes to violence, yes. Words and boycotts are not violent, though.
Other people have the same right to speak their minds that you do, and can
choose where and how to spend their money.

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

If they do something illegal, then no, it is not warranted. Otherwise, they
have the same rights you do.

 bo>  Je> Perhaps, perhaps not. Perhaps we are different as people.
 bo> I think we are.  Some Australian's are adopting the American attitude,
 bo> much to my dismay, but that attitude isn't as wide spread as it is in
 bo> say, California.
 bo> Australian's are very lax about protecting their freedom, but likewise
 bo> the social conditions which lead to Cancel Culture aren't as prevalent
 bo> here.

Whose freedom are you advocating to limit?

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

Which specific acts of political activism do you conside to be beyond the
pale?

Jeff.

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