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  • HauntedCupcake@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    I understand that’s the intention. But you’re seeing it through a lens that already understands that, and aren’t looking at the wider effects.

    Edit: Also are you seriously arguing that it’s okay to be homophobic/transphobic as long as your target is a homophobe/transphobe?

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      3 months ago

      Fair. Btw thank you for not going into attack mode about this. The civility here helps me see your point much more easily.

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        3 months ago

        Thank you too, I think I might have got a little too feisty at points. I’m glad I managed to stay calm enough though ❤️

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          3 months ago

          I don’t think you did. You wouldn’t believe how many people will see a comment like mine and respond as though I’ve been openly and proudly bigoted. I can even calmly respond and tell them I meant nothing like that but usually they’ve already made up their mind.

          It’s a good thing to give people benefit of doubt by default. I don’t always do it but it’s really a lot easier to have an exchange of ideas when a party tries a little extra hard to be fair, which I got from you. Thanks again!