As a consequence, have a person’s kids taken away? Or should there be any consequences?

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I’m straightforward and don’t want to give any ‘fluff’ So I don’t know how else to ask this question without it sounding rage baity.

This isn’t a gotcha or trap to argue with anyone I feel and believe I can learn something of value from people I disagree with. It is interesting to know why you disagree and what reasons make you feel x y and z about things.

I’m here to listen, not judge or throw around name calling or fight with you. You feel the way you do for whatever reason, and I want to know a little more about why you do and that is it.

I would like for everyone to feel confident voicing how they feel about this question. I don’t care if I disagree with you. Fighting with you is not how I’d like to spend my evening. I’m sure you don’t either.

I might ask follow ups like, “Why is it that you feel that way?” Or “can you tell me a little bit more” so I can understand your point of view better. And that’s it.

If that feels too much or you don’t want to. Totally fine. Just ignore my comment to you.

Thanks for your time.

  • intensely_human@lemm.ee
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    10 months ago

    Amen dude.

    Categorizing the asking of questions as toxic behavior is an ultra sketchy and transparent attempt to avoid examination of one’s own beliefs. At best. At worst, it’s an attempt to create a culture of silence and isolation in the world. Fuck everything about that.

    Questions are valuable. The most valuable questions are probably the ones you least want to be asked, and the people who make you uncomfortable are value to have in your life.