It is never a question of whether someone's jokes are in good taste or not. Or whether someone is an idiot or savant
When there is a tribalist backlash over every other "strong statement" then we create a climate where "sounding pleasant" becomes paramount
It hurts civilization
When there is a tribalist backlash over every other "strong statement" then we create a climate where "sounding pleasant" becomes paramount
It hurts civilization
This does not mean there is no abuse in India. There is plenty of it on all sides of the political spectrum. And much of it is terrible
But usually that abuse exists only if it reinforces your belonging to a group
But usually that abuse exists only if it reinforces your belonging to a group
So if you are a liberal, blasting the Sanghis / "Bhakts" makes you dearer to the liberal crowd.
If you are a right-winger, then abusing "libtards" makes you a bigger hero among your tribe
But that's not really indicative of free speech.
If you are a right-winger, then abusing "libtards" makes you a bigger hero among your tribe
But that's not really indicative of free speech.
Can you disagree with your own tribe on specifics, and still avoid ostracism?
That's the sign of civilized discourse
That's the sign of civilized discourse
When we use one yardstick to judge "our own" people and their arguments, but another yardstick to judge the arguments of others that is a problem, though it is a pleasing thing to do
As discussed in Kathopanishad, it becomes an instance of choosing Preyas over Shreyas
As discussed in Kathopanishad, it becomes an instance of choosing Preyas over Shreyas
