Option 3: I remember I don’t have to take sides?
I’m a master of not taking sides and it’s very easy to do: just keep your mouth shut.
If you don’t know enough to pick a side, then don’t. If the topic comes up, take that opportunity to learn something.
“Does this have anything to do with me?”
Most cases, the answer is no and I simply have to not care about it.
I just ignore it until either things become clear or it blows over
Look for kindness. Look for a group trying to build something for others, not just tear something down or personal gain.
I don’t typically take sides unless one is very clearly in the wrong or one makes the very regrettable choice of fucking with me after being warned.
Just don’t choose a side. That’s how I view topics on China, I seek the truth but I recognize state propaganda on both sides.
Kindness > assholes usually works for me if I can’t take the time to learn all the nuances but feel like I want to form an opinion.
