• @[email protected]
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      9 days ago

      It’s similar to “it’s costs nothing to be nice” but framed in an unusual way so you end up thinking about it more thoroughly

      • snooggums
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        69 days ago

        It is framed as an obligation to be respectful even if you are angry at them. Which is a reasonable mindset for your friends, but not fascists as the latter doesn’t deserve respect.

        • @[email protected]
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          19 days ago

          I view it as a kindness that any human deserves. Having differences in opinion doesn’t change that for me.

          • snooggums
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            49 days ago

            Do you think Putin deserves kindness?

            What about mass murderers?

            • @[email protected]
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              19 days ago

              I think everyone does. That doesn’t mean I approve of their actions, or agree with their opinions.

              • snooggums
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                29 days ago

                I think that even horrible people deserve to be treated humanly, as in no torture, but not with kindness.

                What does the word kindness mean to you?

                • @[email protected]
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                  19 days ago

                  I suppose it’s trying to approach any interaction with good intentions for every party, and to treat people humanly. But not necessarily nice or helpful

    • @rockSlayer
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      19 days ago

      Give people the basic dignity of existence, even when you’re pissed at them.

      • snooggums
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        29 days ago

        Being respectful isn’t even close same thing as dignity of existence.