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CMV: The world would be better off without the Abrahamic religions - the Israel-Palestine conflict proves this.
For context: I genuinely believe that the Israel-Palestine conflict has roots far beyond the 1948 Nakba. The Palestinians do not hate Jews merely for being forced out of their homes and subjected to ethnic c... | Humans have always been tribal, you don't need religion for that.
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Religion encourages tribalism in environments where people would otherwise get along. With the Abrahamics, the definiton of who is a follower of God, and who is not - those things tend to CREATE and MAINTAIN tribalism for a massive amount of time.
... | > Judaism’s hatred of other religions mutated into Christianity’s genocidal mania
Did you just attempt to blame the Jewish people for the Holocaust?
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I blame Christianity completely for the Holocaust; and this is not a reference to the Holocaust.
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"Genocidal Mania" doesn't include the Holocaust? | 17d4p58 | CMV: The world would be better off without the Abrahamic religions - the Israel-Palestine conflict proves this. | For context: I genuinely believe that the Israel-Palestine conflict has roots far beyond the 1948 Nakba. The Palestinians do not hate Jews merely for being forced out of their homes and subjected to ethnic cleansing; they and the rest of the Muslim world hate Israel because it was the first time that Islam lost to the ... | Majestic-Pair9676 | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: If we have women-only spaces at all, they should be able to discuss and decide among themselves if they are female-only or even cis-only without having to worry about being branded TERF, which apparently is equal to being a genocide-nazi.
For one thing, I don't think that being born trans gives a woman any oppres... | As others have alluded to, you are asking for the exclusion of trans to be considered as somehow not excluding trans.
A CIS-only, birth-sex-only, or any other space that excludes trans people is still trans exclusionary.
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Why is trans-exclusionary so much worse than man/boy exclusionary?
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The reason people a... | What do you think terf stands for?
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Effectively, anyone who disagrees with one of the trans factions even though two are contradictory. Apparently hurting their feelings in any way gets lumped in with genociding them.
One minute they're insisting that trans women are real women, the next they're complaining that... | r46rft | CMV: If we have women-only spaces at all, they should be able to discuss and decide among themselves if they are female-only or even cis-only without having to worry about being branded TERF, which apparently is equal to being a genocide-nazi. | For one thing, I don't think that being born trans gives a woman any oppression-olympics-granted right to tell another woman that she can't even talk about her own emotions because they make the first woman uncomfortable. Granted, as an AFAB that might not even have a gender due to autism, I might not even be comforta... | Kelekona | 5 | 5 | [
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CMV: We're living in Weimar America.
Looking at the parallels between Weimar Germany, right before Hitler took power, and the United States of today, the parallels are pretty striking.
In both cases, you have a deposed leader who attempted a coup unsuccessfully. In the US, nothing is being done to prevent another Bee... | "In both cases, you have a deposed leader who attempted a coup unsuccessfully."
In what way was Hitler a deposed leader?
Hitler was just some guy who couldn't hack it as a painter at the time of his first attempt to take over Germany.
Also Germany had just been defeated in a global war that had seen their armies in ... | 1
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It had a lot of institutional support. If the GOP had the House at the time (which it probably will in 2025), the coup would likely have succeeded.
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1 | oe9lb4 | CMV: We're living in Weimar America. | Looking at the parallels between Weimar Germany, right before Hitler took power, and the United States of today, the parallels are pretty striking.
In both cases, you have a deposed leader who attempted a coup unsuccessfully. In the US, nothing is being done to prevent another Beer Gut Putsch; indeed, GOP leaders in t... | [deleted] | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: We're living in Weimar America.
Looking at the parallels between Weimar Germany, right before Hitler took power, and the United States of today, the parallels are pretty striking.
In both cases, you have a deposed leader who attempted a coup unsuccessfully. In the US, nothing is being done to prevent another Bee... | Sure, a number of differences:
1. The US is not in economic crisis. Germany was absolutely wrecked economically in the Weimar era, with mass unemployment, hyperinflation, and a totally ineffective government.
The US has low unemployment, high and rising incomes, and a functional-enough central government. That ... | "In both cases, you have a deposed leader who attempted a coup unsuccessfully."
In what way was Hitler a deposed leader?
Hitler was just some guy who couldn't hack it as a painter at the time of his first attempt to take over Germany.
Also Germany had just been defeated in a global war that had seen their armies in ... | oe9lb4 | CMV: We're living in Weimar America. | Looking at the parallels between Weimar Germany, right before Hitler took power, and the United States of today, the parallels are pretty striking.
In both cases, you have a deposed leader who attempted a coup unsuccessfully. In the US, nothing is being done to prevent another Beer Gut Putsch; indeed, GOP leaders in t... | [deleted] | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: Conservatives that praise sex appeal in ads while pearl clutching about drag shows are hypocrites
Recently, ive noticed an uptick of conservatives saying stuff like "nature is healing" while referring to an ad campaign remiscent of 90s era sex appeal.
I think its really blew up with the Sydney Sweeney ad, but I... | Hypocrisy means:
>the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform
So what common moral standard is there between praising sex appeal in ads and crying foul against drag shows? Because it seems that there are two different moral standards there:
\- Traditional ... | There is a difference between being hypocritical and having different beliefs.
In short, they are okay with heterosexual sexual appeal, but are not okay with homosexual and transgender sexual appeal. It is not hypocritical to have these different beliefs. It can be other things, but it's not hypocritical.
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That’s... | 1mgtio7 | CMV: Conservatives that praise sex appeal in ads while pearl clutching about drag shows are hypocrites | Recently, ive noticed an uptick of conservatives saying stuff like "nature is healing" while referring to an ad campaign remiscent of 90s era sex appeal.
I think its really blew up with the Sydney Sweeney ad, but I also saw a few post about Sophie Cunninghams Arby's collaboration.
I have no problem with that. If a ... | Deep-Two7452 | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: Crypto is logistically unworkable and is thus glorified gambling, not an investment
I have yet to see a convincing answer for why Bitcoin and other currencies are actually the future of finance. There are a few very basic flaws that are obvious to me:
* Devaluation of fiat. Fiat is already not in a great spot in... | >Bitcoin is untaxable
[https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/040515/are-there-taxes-bitcoins.asp](https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/040515/are-there-taxes-bitcoins.asp)
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>Devaluation of fiat
Fiat has been devalued in many countries long before crypto ever became a thing.
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>... | Investment is glorified gambling.
You put money in and hope that more money comes out, with the very real possibility of loss. That's what investment is. That's what gambling is.
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Sticking 15% of your take home pay in an index fund is a hell of a lot different than banking on a speculative asset.
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The marke... | odx41x | CMV: Crypto is logistically unworkable and is thus glorified gambling, not an investment | I have yet to see a convincing answer for why Bitcoin and other currencies are actually the future of finance. There are a few very basic flaws that are obvious to me:
* Devaluation of fiat. Fiat is already not in a great spot in many places due to the absurd money printing for COVID relief spending.
* Following that,... | K7LIANMBAPPE | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: The verdict in the Kate Steinle case was a miscarriage of justice
In July 2015, Kate was killed when a bullet ricocheted into her back. Jose Ines Garcia Zarate was found to have been in possession of the gun when it fired and last week was acquitted of murder and involuntary manslaughter. The only charge that stu... | [deleted]
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How do you feel he should have been charged? Even without the publicity, should he have not been charged with involuntary manslaughter? Someone died as a direct result of his carelessness.
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He was charged with second degree murder, with the option of also returning a guilty verdict for first degre... | Do you know which penalties the prosecution pursued?
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I'm not following, I understand that he was tried on 1st, 2nd, and involuntary murder.
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So part of our justice system requires the prosecution to bring about charges to be tried in court and argue for each of those charges. If those charges are not tried t... | 7hjm2f | CMV: The verdict in the Kate Steinle case was a miscarriage of justice | In July 2015, Kate was killed when a bullet ricocheted into her back. Jose Ines Garcia Zarate was found to have been in possession of the gun when it fired and last week was acquitted of murder and involuntary manslaughter. The only charge that stuck was felon in possession of a weapon, giving Zarate a maximum 3 years ... | sawdeanz | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: Testing on animals is not logically unethical and cant be considered “cruel.”
Let me start by saying that im not advocating for animal abuse or anything of the sort, but I had a purely logical thought experiment and came to the above conclusion. Here’s my rationale:
Animals don't demonstrate a capacity to unders... | >Animals don't demonstrate a capacity to understand torture, thats a human categorization.
You have a very poor understanding of animals. The CNS of any animal is designed to avoid negative stimuli. Part of that relationship is pain and suffering which isn't a unique human experience but an evolved characteristic of s... | You are using a binary OR gate to inform whether cruelty has a logical basis.
Beings are then grouped into consent capable OR non-consent capable.
You are saying: cruelty requires a violation of consent. Animals not equal consent therefore cruelty does not apply.
But what if consent was a sliding scale and not ... | 1fkyqaf | CMV: Testing on animals is not logically unethical and cant be considered “cruel.” | Let me start by saying that im not advocating for animal abuse or anything of the sort, but I had a purely logical thought experiment and came to the above conclusion. Here’s my rationale:
Animals don't demonstrate a capacity to understand torture, thats a human categorization. To an animal, a veterinarian performing ... | Klekto123 | 5 | 5 | [
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CMV: Globalism is inevitable, and a good thing.
For the purpose of this CMV I’d like to rule out any arguments based on mass extinction or catastrophic events setting the human race back to the start like Mad Max or something. The assumption I’m making is that *if* humanity is to progress into the future, our technolo... | Are you content with a different state being able to create laws for you? What about other nations?
You say that cultures will mix, but geographical locations will presumably be the same. Should India or China make global rules due to having larger populations? Or do we create a council to manage the entire planet?
... | >I believe that eventually, and not in a distant future but within the next several generations, as easier and faster travel begins to render regional identifications meaningless and immigration across borders leads to greater intermingling between previously divided peoples, a global community will develop.
https://e... | 8ev6yi | CMV: Globalism is inevitable, and a good thing. | For the purpose of this CMV I’d like to rule out any arguments based on mass extinction or catastrophic events setting the human race back to the start like Mad Max or something. The assumption I’m making is that *if* humanity is to progress into the future, our technology continues to develop, and things move forward ... | DakkaMuhammedJihad | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: Dwarves shouldn’t reproduce with other dwarves.
Basically if two little people hook up, there’s like a 1/4 chance that the child will die prematurely and like 50/50 chance that it will also be a dwarf, I think it’s extremely unethical for them to reproduce and in general anyone with a high probability of a geneti... | Oh, you mean dwarfs. Okay.
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I’m incredibly stupid and didn’t know the difference tbh
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Yes, we can all tell you’re incredibly stupid, but we appreciate the confirmation.
Clarifying question, do you think people with genetic abnormalities are less valuable human beings? | Are you talking about a legal restriction you’d like to put in place to prevent this?
Separately:
> ones that diminish there quality of life SIGNIFICANTLY
Here, you’re suggesting that someone with a lower than average quality of life would be better off not to have ever lived. This doesn’t seem to follow for me.
C... | 14fzhrd | CMV: Dwarves shouldn’t reproduce with other dwarves. | Basically if two little people hook up, there’s like a 1/4 chance that the child will die prematurely and like 50/50 chance that it will also be a dwarf, I think it’s extremely unethical for them to reproduce and in general anyone with a high probability of a genetic disorder that could be passed down to there kids (sp... | Luvoic | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: Addressing someone you don't know as “honey” (or similar) is both disrespectful and disgusting.
Some background: I currently reside in rural north Florida where I have lived three years, a move made for work. I am, by all accounts of those around here, a Yankee, a northerner, etc. And while there are several cult... | I get where you are coming from, being born and raised in the south, it all ties into southern hospitality and just our general cultural norm and pattern of speech. Such as using words such as ain’t and y’all and such. As long as you live here you will have to get used to it, cause they ain’t gonna change. My wife use... | It's definitely just a cultural thing. I'm from Texas and people (especially older women working in service industries) call me honey or sweetheart a lot. To their credit, I am a total sweetheart, so they're not wrong.
I don't see it as too familiar. In other industries it varies what people call each other - when I w... | 8evjgb | CMV: Addressing someone you don't know as “honey” (or similar) is both disrespectful and disgusting. | Some background: I currently reside in rural north Florida where I have lived three years, a move made for work. I am, by all accounts of those around here, a Yankee, a northerner, etc. And while there are several cultural norms that I don't understand, and a few that may irk me, for the most part I can exist and serve... | benmrii | 2 | 2 | [
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CMV: Addressing someone you don't know as “honey” (or similar) is both disrespectful and disgusting.
Some background: I currently reside in rural north Florida where I have lived three years, a move made for work. I am, by all accounts of those around here, a Yankee, a northerner, etc. And while there are several cult... | It's just a part of southern hospitality. It's not meant to be disrespectful but if you grow up in a community that does it and don't make it a big deal then it isn't a big deal.
It's like telling the black community to stop calling each other "brother" or "sister".
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I'm curious about your example because, as a ... | You moved to a place where this is a normal part of the culture. That was by choice, so it's your responsibility to adapt to the harmless things that people do around there. You can't impose your cultural values on a different place.
As you've observed, this is a normal thing to do in your new homeland. It's not disr... | 8evjgb | CMV: Addressing someone you don't know as “honey” (or similar) is both disrespectful and disgusting. | Some background: I currently reside in rural north Florida where I have lived three years, a move made for work. I am, by all accounts of those around here, a Yankee, a northerner, etc. And while there are several cultural norms that I don't understand, and a few that may irk me, for the most part I can exist and serve... | benmrii | 13 | 13 | [
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CMV: The belief that suffering “builds character” or is somehow needed to experience happiness is the single most toxic and dangerous idea ever conceived
Edit: My view has changed quite significantly, I no longer view minor pains as ethical emergencies, only severe pains. I also accept the view that low levels of eust... | Have you met a person who has never experienced pain or suffering of any kind in their life? They are insufferable monsters without an ounce of compassion or empathy.
Now obviously just making someone suffer doesn't make them into a better person automatically and it's not like more suffering = more character but suf... | [deleted]
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Perspective is a great tool to relativize things. Does it make people happier though?
Seeing pictures of torn up babies in warzones sure can make you care less about the starbucks salesman messing up your order, but are you actually better off that way?
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CMV: Saul and Marco's scam in Better Call Saul episode 4, "Hero," is pretty unreliable
**Update: I've migrated from my original view to agnosticism about this debate. The only thing that could affect my view one way or the other is real-world hard evidence suggesting whether a scam with exactly these parameters usuall... | In all his scams Jimmy chooses his targets carefully. We see this with the arrogant Ken wins guy and the people he scams in Omaha in the last season. It's fair to say that he surmised this specific guy would fall for it even if that process isn't shown on camera. Also, I'm sure he had a backup plan in case they didn't ... | _Most_ folks know that a Rolex watch is worth more than $1k - even the cheaper stainless-steel models go for north of $6k. It may not be as common today for younger folks that don't wear expensive wristwatches, but folks 40+ are going to know that Rolex's are expensive.
Its actually a pretty common scam in the real w... | 14gbh55 | CMV: Saul and Marco's scam in Better Call Saul episode 4, "Hero," is pretty unreliable | **Update: I've migrated from my original view to agnosticism about this debate. The only thing that could affect my view one way or the other is real-world hard evidence suggesting whether a scam with exactly these parameters usually would be successful, which I don't have and which hasn't been provided here beyond uns... | TreeLicker51 | 5 | 5 | [
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CMV: The fact that the Twin Towers had bad foundations or poor structural support is irrelevant to why they fell.
The World Trade Center buildings may have had subpar structure or whatever, but I really don’t think that matters. They were both hit by a plane. I really don’t think that any other building in New York or... | It depends on what kind of explanation you're looking for. It's sufficient for most purposes to say "a plane hit it" but an actual mechanistic description of what damage was caused and why they collapsed in the manner they did has to take into account the structure of the buildings.
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I don’t think so. I believe the towers would have fell even if they met 100% of safety regulations. The average inspector doesn’t account for the possibility of a plane crashing into the building.
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They do now. | r4vii5 | CMV: The fact that the Twin Towers had bad foundations or poor structural support is irrelevant to why they fell. | The World Trade Center buildings may have had subpar structure or whatever, but I really don’t think that matters. They were both hit by a plane. I really don’t think that any other building in New York or anywhere else would have faired much better.
I’m sure that it didn’t help, but I can’t see why it’s always broug... | partykiller999 | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: Social and dating life substantially deteroirates at age 20 and it is impossible to recover from it.
I believe your social and dating lives substantially deteriorate at age 20 and recovery is impossible. The reason for this is that you stop meeting people in class and start having your social life become an appen... | Not in my experience.
As an adult I've found I have the freedom to practice hobbies and attend social events, including ones that bring me into contact countless like-minded people.
The difference is you have to take the initiative to pursue those opportunities. If you don't, that's probably your fault.
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Hobbie... | OP, check out a lil platform called [eventbrite.com](https://eventbrite.com), and while you're at it maybe also [Groupon.com](https://Groupon.com)
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I did and both suck. I'm constantly doing new things where I meet people and it sucks compared to college.
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It sounds like in college you met people doing the sam... | 14ge7t2 | CMV: Social and dating life substantially deteroirates at age 20 and it is impossible to recover from it. | I believe your social and dating lives substantially deteriorate at age 20 and recovery is impossible. The reason for this is that you stop meeting people in class and start having your social life become an appendage onto your actual life.
I say age 20, but I mean the shift from sophmore to junior year of college (20... | ImmanuelYemos | 5 | 5 | [
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CMV: Modern rhetoric is bad and not useful for engaging honestly
I'm a believer that the best way to have a debate is to follow the Socratic method where one person tries to convince the other person of their debate proposal by holding up to questioning, up until the other person willing replies with their own proposi... | For clarifications sake: When you say "modern rehtoric" what you mean is antagonistic online debates with itnernet randos who may have no expertise or qualifications to speak on the topic (which you may lack yourself) and might lack any real investment in the topic at all? I can't imagine expecting anything but unfruit... | In your example, Person A is stating an opinion and Person B is attempting to understand how Person A got to that opinion. If Person B is only doing that to change Person As opinion, that seems like an obnoxious conversation to get pulled into. And it means Person B isn't engaging openly either.
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CMV: People who pay 300 EUR for a single-mold plastic, no articulation character figurine and claim the quality warrants it are deluding themselves
For reference, I mean something such as [this](https://www.ebay.com/itm/265271544879?norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-169407-715209-8&mkcid=2&itemid=265271544879&targetid=29394... | I agree that it's way overpriced but you don't pay the plastic, you pay the mold. And good molds are ridiculously expensive, especially when you got sharp edges and small details.
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As a speculative investment instrument collectables are great. You have transparent pricing information and a known buyer base.
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CMV: Doubling the standard tax deduction in the US is the easiest way to benefit working Americans.
As inflation has ravaged us since COVID, people need more money to get by. Simply raising wages would face stiff blowback by fiscal conservatives and Wall Street. Any sort of UBI would likely see even worse blowback.
T... | There is a different, more fundmental concept to ask.
If you are a citizen of the US, and you benefit from the US government, shouldn't you contribute to the US Government? Isn't there a fundamental idea that people *should* have to pay for some of the services the US government provides?
This is a question lost when... | We tried this once already, in 2017 as part of Trump's (and the GOP's) Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Didn't really see a lot of benefits from it then.
>there would need to be a new tax bracket created for incomes over a couple million
How about we just make the new tax bracket for multi-millionaires, and use the increased t... | 1e5w4h2 | CMV: Doubling the standard tax deduction in the US is the easiest way to benefit working Americans. | As inflation has ravaged us since COVID, people need more money to get by. Simply raising wages would face stiff blowback by fiscal conservatives and Wall Street. Any sort of UBI would likely see even worse blowback.
The standard deduction helps people across all professions whether you make $30k/yr or $130k/yr. Compa... | Smash_4dams | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: Women have it easier when it comes to dating/relationships than men.
I feel like with online dating and all that jazz, it makes dating far easier for women. If you compared a man and a woman of roughly the same attractiveness level, the woman would most likely receive far more matches.
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Even in real lif... | > I feel like with online dating and all that jazz, it makes dating far easier for women. If you compared a man and a woman of roughly the same attractiveness level, the woman would most likely receive far more matches
This is true.
However, dating is multifaceted. While women get more matches, they are also get matc... | It depends on what you mean by "easier."
It is easier to get responses on dating apps, that is totally true. However, it is also easier to get horrible harassment on dating apps, and that harassment comes at a cost. Harassment and bullying are abuse, and if you're a woman online, you're probably going to get it. Gend... | alyeuo | CMV: Women have it easier when it comes to dating/relationships than men. | I feel like with online dating and all that jazz, it makes dating far easier for women. If you compared a man and a woman of roughly the same attractiveness level, the woman would most likely receive far more matches.
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Even in real life, it seems like women have it easier. Although the dynamic seems to be cha... | throwawaycmv456 | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: Unthreatening media-bashing should not be counted in a Press Freedom Index.
A recent Press Freedom Index score penalized the US for the President's verbal attacks on the media (calling them 'fake news' and the like). I believe that this has nothing to do with freedom of the press. Even if the government gets to... | Unthreatening media-bashing, perhaps.
But the leader of the country bashing them? Discrediting them? While at the same time promoting another group that happens to agree with him? Especially with no evidence to back him up.
That's less unthreatening, it's not just about official sanctions, it's about erosion of trust... | The Press Freedom Index doesn't exist for the benefit of the press. It's for the public. It allows people to gauge how much they should look at the media through the lens of undue government influence.
It's fine for any political figure to respond to the press, and this response can be negative. However, to decry som... | 8eujn9 | CMV: Unthreatening media-bashing should not be counted in a Press Freedom Index. | A recent Press Freedom Index score penalized the US for the President's verbal attacks on the media (calling them 'fake news' and the like). I believe that this has nothing to do with freedom of the press. Even if the government gets to put a logo on friendly media calling them "Verified" and calls unfriendly media f... | GnosticGnome | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: Even if a fetus were considered a fully-fledged human, abortion should still be permitted for the mother without limitations according to United States law.
To start: I am not looking for moral appeals here. “It kills the baby” “it’s wrong” “it’s mean” “you shouldn’t have gotten pregnant” are not arguments again... | > Argument: The fetus is a human being who cannot survive without a birth. This human will die if they do not leave the womb through a medical procedure: ie, birth.
So would killing the baby a few hours before birth be OK for you? Even though there's not really any material difference to the baby before and after the... | >abortion is significantly safer than a birth or Caesarean section, and in a purely pragmatic sense is the better option for her own health and wellbeing
Childbirth is a routine procedure in civilized countries. Obviously it's not risk-free, but it's safe enough that we don't normally think about the risks anymore, a... | 1e5v5gg | CMV: Even if a fetus were considered a fully-fledged human, abortion should still be permitted for the mother without limitations according to United States law. | To start: I am not looking for moral appeals here. “It kills the baby” “it’s wrong” “it’s mean” “you shouldn’t have gotten pregnant” are not arguments against my position. I am arguing within the legal theory of the United States, not within a moral framework for this argument.
Assumptions: I grant for the sake of ar... | cudakid210 | 10 | 10 | [
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CMV: Justin Trudeau should disallow Doug Ford's use of the notwithstanding clause if Ford won't accept money for ON as a substitute.
My reasons for this are threefold:
1. Ford does not have a democratic mandate for the city council bill at all, let alone the invocation of the notwithstanding clause. The one substant... | For those of us not up on Canadian politics, can you give a little more background on what you are talking about?
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So I googled what was going on. [this ](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ford-trudeau-toronto-notwithstanding-1.4819172) seems to give what I’d call a good summation. It explains what is going on and... | As a Canadian legal scholar, I'll add my two-cents. While you are right that s.90 of the 1867 Constitution does give the Federal Govt a power to disallow provincial legislation, the fact that this was last done in 1943 makes it a hard sell today. The Notwithstanding Clause is a valid part of the Charter that has been i... | 9f3bg0 | CMV: Justin Trudeau should disallow Doug Ford's use of the notwithstanding clause if Ford won't accept money for ON as a substitute. | My reasons for this are threefold:
1. Ford does not have a democratic mandate for the city council bill at all, let alone the invocation of the notwithstanding clause. The one substantive use in Quebec (re: Loi 101) was in respect to legislation which was the subject of intense public debate over the course of multip... | huadpe | 2 | 2 | [
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CMV: Social media is undoing the fabric of society and, in its current form, poses an existential risk to the future prosperity of the human species.
This isn’t to say that social media is inherently bad. Conversely, I believe that the technology is incredibly powerful. Which is exactly why its mismanagement under it... | Can you clarify what social media has to do with establishing a consensus?
Do you believe the world had consensus before social media? If so when?
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It didn’t, but it can now through social media. And the key lies within the very same algorithms that are being mobilized against their users in order to extract pr... | I disagree with the notion that the algorithm is responsible for "sowing divisions." I think the algorithm pushes political content to the users that are interested in politics, and political content by its very nature is about confrontation with a social divide. There was never a time where political media wasn't di... | 1bnos7w | CMV: Social media is undoing the fabric of society and, in its current form, poses an existential risk to the future prosperity of the human species. | This isn’t to say that social media is inherently bad. Conversely, I believe that the technology is incredibly powerful. Which is exactly why its mismanagement under its current stewardship has, and continues to pose a catastrophic risk to the stability of our global civilization.
In light of recent events, it’s becom... | Fluffy-Dog5264 | 5 | 5 | [
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CMV: The arguments for Abortion suck and Abortion is clearly murder
I simply can't understand what leads people to believe that a "woman's choice." Is more important than a human life. None of the arguments for abortion make any sense to me. The entire thing seems selfish and stupid. Here's all my points:
1st. One of... | > The majority of taxpayers are against abortion so the government shouldn't use taxpayers money to pay for abortions.
>That's not how democracy works.
57% of Americans think abortion should be legal in most or all cases. Only 40% believe if should be illegal in all or most cases.
http://www.pewforum.org/fact-she... | > And the last argument I hear is that if it's illegal then people will get unsafe abortions. This is by far the worst argument out of the three. Think of it like this. If you make murder illegal then more people will commit unsafe murder. It's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. People who have abortions are su... | 7hcmee | CMV: The arguments for Abortion suck and Abortion is clearly murder | I simply can't understand what leads people to believe that a "woman's choice." Is more important than a human life. None of the arguments for abortion make any sense to me. The entire thing seems selfish and stupid. Here's all my points:
1st. One of the arguments for abortion is that it's the woman that have to raise... | 6ithtear | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: The way college level math is currently taught is pointless.
I have always struggled with math especially on paper. If I am able to use excel or computer programs though I quite enjoy it. My problem is that in college they teach you how to do advanced math by hand, and it gets quite complex; often times so comple... | Hello, I am a mathematics researcher and student and currently one of the people taking those classes. I have a huge problem with such a series of classes, as you'd only be teaching how to use Excel, rather than teaching:
* Why these equations work and the fundamental theorems and findings behind these
* *How to even ... | What parts of algebra are you doing that are quite complex and need a calculator for?
I guess I'm confused how putting an equation into a computer is going to make it any better than writing it out, except for the simple fact you have to write it out.
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I have always struggled with math especially on paper. If I am able to use excel or computer programs though I quite enjoy it. My problem is that in college they teach you how to do advanced math by hand, and it gets quite complex; often times so comple... | What parts of algebra are you doing that are quite complex and need a calculator for?
I guess I'm confused how putting an equation into a computer is going to make it any better than writing it out, except for the simple fact you have to write it out.
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currently using limits to create derivatives. I get the poi... | Proofs, for the most part, are not doable by computer. There are exceptions of course, but proving an equation requires human creativity. Mathlab can only get you so far.
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OP seems to be in a watered down math class that don't prove things.
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Yeah, I read their replies after. It seems they are just talking abo... | alwnh7 | CMV: The way college level math is currently taught is pointless. | I have always struggled with math especially on paper. If I am able to use excel or computer programs though I quite enjoy it. My problem is that in college they teach you how to do advanced math by hand, and it gets quite complex; often times so complex that there is no real world scenario where you would use it. I un... | aggrometer | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: Airplane seats, specifically those in coach should not be capable of reclining.
Airlines have been consistently moving seats closer and closer together for years, in order to for more seats on a plane. I'm fine with this, as it probably helps reduce ticket costs, and make it more affordable to fly.
However, airp... | Reclining makes it possible to sleep.
That's not an option that should be taken away
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But not everyone wants to sleep on a flight. You shouldn't be able to force me to sacrifice my comfort for your own. Everyone paid for their seat on the plane, and it shouldn't be impressed upon by anyone else.
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>But not e... | Airlines are adding more seats because of congested routes. They’re giving more options for people to travel.
Contrary to popular belief, coach is not a money maker for the airlines. Airlines make the most money from Business class and first class. The more passengers you have, the heavier you are, the more fuel you ... | 9f2ll0 | CMV: Airplane seats, specifically those in coach should not be capable of reclining. | Airlines have been consistently moving seats closer and closer together for years, in order to for more seats on a plane. I'm fine with this, as it probably helps reduce ticket costs, and make it more affordable to fly.
However, airplane seats in coach average 29-31 inches from seatback to seatback. These seats should... | frogfeets | 5 | 5 | [
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CMV: Greta Thunberg's greatest achievement was baiting Andrew Tate into getting himself arrested
... which is to say, [even that is arguable](https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/did-greta-thunberg-and-a-pizza-box-lead-andrew-tate-to-romanian-police-authorities-deny-it/zoywpdci1) (Edit: Please follow the link. I am not... | She wasn’t making a prediction that humanity would be wiped out in five years, she was quoting a scientist saying that action was required within five years or else there would be longer term consequences, including the potential for humanity to end.
This is important in two ways:
1. It wasn’t Thunberg predicting any... | There is a saying in advertisement: "There is no such thing as bad publicity".
Even if Greta generate tons of pushback and anachronical reactions from conservatives, at least climate change is now being talked a lot, and in the long term, it's what really counts.
To give you an example, there is in France a political... | 14g0kle | CMV: Greta Thunberg's greatest achievement was baiting Andrew Tate into getting himself arrested | ... which is to say, [even that is arguable](https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/did-greta-thunberg-and-a-pizza-box-lead-andrew-tate-to-romanian-police-authorities-deny-it/zoywpdci1) (Edit: Please follow the link. I am not saying that it's arguable that Andrew Tate's arrest is good. I would say it is indeed good that A... | Real_Carl_Ramirez | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: Greta Thunberg's greatest achievement was baiting Andrew Tate into getting himself arrested
... which is to say, [even that is arguable](https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/did-greta-thunberg-and-a-pizza-box-lead-andrew-tate-to-romanian-police-authorities-deny-it/zoywpdci1) (Edit: Please follow the link. I am not... | She had no idea that a.) Romania was looking to arrest them at that time b.)that there was an ongoing investigation to begin with. Romania was watching his content to see if he was home, as they new he was in the country and when they got a bunch of tweets verifying he was home they quickly moved to arrest. Much harder... | If she helped get him arrested i guess this is a great achievement. If his charges are true she saved a bunch of womens lives
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It **is** great that Andrew Tate is arrested. As I mentioned in the first sentence of the post details, it's arguable that she was the real reason he got arrested.
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his crimes were th... | 14g0kle | CMV: Greta Thunberg's greatest achievement was baiting Andrew Tate into getting himself arrested | ... which is to say, [even that is arguable](https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/did-greta-thunberg-and-a-pizza-box-lead-andrew-tate-to-romanian-police-authorities-deny-it/zoywpdci1) (Edit: Please follow the link. I am not saying that it's arguable that Andrew Tate's arrest is good. I would say it is indeed good that A... | Real_Carl_Ramirez | 3 | 3 | [
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cmv: the act of “protesting” and becoming an “activist” has become watered down and lost its meaning in the age of social media
In recent years, it seems that protesting and being a so called “activist” have become little social media trends. Activism for **insert cause** spikes in popularity on platforms like X and I... | Do you think that every supporter of anti Vietnam War movement were a staunch warrior who protested on the streets with their well-being on the line? Nope - same as nowadays there were people who only expressed their support superficially for clout. There were people who became "part" of the movement to get laid, party... | That's just survivorship bias - you know about the civil rights movement or the vietnam peace movement because they were impactful and successful. You haven't heard about all the meaningless trends and fads of that time because they were trends and fads and didn't have a lasting impact
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You’re wrong because it’s n... | 1fklwdf | cmv: the act of “protesting” and becoming an “activist” has become watered down and lost its meaning in the age of social media | In recent years, it seems that protesting and being a so called “activist” have become little social media trends. Activism for **insert cause** spikes in popularity on platforms like X and Instagram every few years when something horrible happens and people will go crazy about it, people protest and post about it for ... | BodybuilderKey8931 | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: countermeasures against police ticketing such as Radar/Laser detectors or Waze telling you about speed traps should be illegal.
I feel it should be illegal as it undermines the purpose of setting up those speed traps, if people know when the police are watching, they’re only gonna be law abiding when the police a... | Even if I agreed with you, how could Waze be illegal? You cannot make it illegal to tell someone something.
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I mean the fact it tells you about speed traps, they shouldn’t be allowed to do that legally.
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> There is a speed trap on I95 near exit 11.
Should this be illegal?
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Yes
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That seems like a ... | First radar detectors are illegal and second just because it gives you the heads up don't mean you cant get caught because cops are use to dealing with them and they have limitations
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They are illegal? Why is Best Buy [selling them?](https://www.bestbuy.com/site/car-safety-convenience/radar-detectors/abcat0305000... | 8et722 | CMV: countermeasures against police ticketing such as Radar/Laser detectors or Waze telling you about speed traps should be illegal. | I feel it should be illegal as it undermines the purpose of setting up those speed traps, if people know when the police are watching, they’re only gonna be law abiding when the police are watching.
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CMV: countermeasures against police ticketing such as Radar/Laser detectors or Waze telling you about speed traps should be illegal.
I feel it should be illegal as it undermines the purpose of setting up those speed traps, if people know when the police are watching, they’re only gonna be law abiding when the police a... | Even if I agreed with you, how could Waze be illegal? You cannot make it illegal to tell someone something.
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I mean the fact it tells you about speed traps, they shouldn’t be allowed to do that legally.
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> There is a speed trap on I95 near exit 11.
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Yes
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Do you think this ... | First radar detectors are illegal and second just because it gives you the heads up don't mean you cant get caught because cops are use to dealing with them and they have limitations
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They are illegal? Why is Best Buy [selling them?](https://www.bestbuy.com/site/car-safety-convenience/radar-detectors/abcat0305000... | 8et722 | CMV: countermeasures against police ticketing such as Radar/Laser detectors or Waze telling you about speed traps should be illegal. | I feel it should be illegal as it undermines the purpose of setting up those speed traps, if people know when the police are watching, they’re only gonna be law abiding when the police are watching.
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CMV: Votes should be weighted in proportion to the amount of taxes paid
The people paying for society should be the ones to decide how the money is used. It seems fundamentally unfair to me that people with no skin in the game have any influence over how other people are taxed and how those taxes are used.
This would... | It kind of sounds like you’re applying trickle-down economics, which doesn’t work, to the voting system? How do you ensure that those who don’t make enough to purchase the right to vote aren’t directly taken advantage of in legislature that’s entirely dominated by rich folks who have literally 0 incentive to vote in th... | That way rich people can vote on policies that ensure that the wealth and opportunities remain concentrated in their hands?
Had this policy been a part of the founder's constitution do you think we ever would have gotten rid of Jim crow laws?
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I don't find this persuasive at all.
There's nothing in the Framer's... | 7hc1fq | CMV: Votes should be weighted in proportion to the amount of taxes paid | The people paying for society should be the ones to decide how the money is used. It seems fundamentally unfair to me that people with no skin in the game have any influence over how other people are taxed and how those taxes are used.
This would also encourage the rich to pay more in taxes (rather than maximizing ded... | Alrik | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: Jack Black handled Kyle Gass' comment appropriately and it's silly to call anything regarding the events "cancel culture".
Quick context for anyone unaware: Tenacious D is the satirical duo of Jack Black and Kyle Gass. Black is the more prominent of the members. A few days ago, during a "make a wish" segment at... | For a decade the right was saying "no one is allowed to make a joke anymore" "woke has killed comedy" etc.
Now a guy makes a joke (it was clearly a joke even you don't personally like the comment).
Right wing people's feelings are hurt, they are cheering Jack Black canceling the tour.
You don't see how this seems ... | I think it says that he had no loyalty towards the band, honestly.
He could say outright "This wasn't appropriate, or ok to say" and distance himself from those comments, and let Kyle apologise, and move on with it. Nobody would blame him for what was said, nobody would pin that to him, he wouldn't have any backlash. ... | 1e5q70i | CMV: Jack Black handled Kyle Gass' comment appropriately and it's silly to call anything regarding the events "cancel culture". | Quick context for anyone unaware: Tenacious D is the satirical duo of Jack Black and Kyle Gass. Black is the more prominent of the members. A few days ago, during a "make a wish" segment at a concert, Gass said his wish was something to the effect of "that the shooter doesn't miss next time".
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CMV: Dogs Are Better For Defending Your Home Than A Gun
So, I'm a big fan of the second amendment, former military, experienced and trained in how to handle a firearm. I really enjoy the hobby of shooting, and spend a lot of time around like minded gun folks. Because of this, I truly believe that many American's stat... | I don't necessarily think you're wrong, but your argument sets up a false dichotomy.
Also, you mention time you would need to spend training with your gun (which is true) as a point against a gun, but then talk about a "well trained dog" without considering that properly training your dog takes a lot of work too. An... | The best way of defending your home starts long before someone is breaking into an occupied building in the dead of night.
Look at it from the perspective of a potential criminal. You've got the skills to pick a lock or jimmy a porch door. You know homes are full of valuable stuff that you stand to gain by robbing th... | 8es7pq | CMV: Dogs Are Better For Defending Your Home Than A Gun | So, I'm a big fan of the second amendment, former military, experienced and trained in how to handle a firearm. I really enjoy the hobby of shooting, and spend a lot of time around like minded gun folks. Because of this, I truly believe that many American's stated reason for owning a gun, home defense/self defense, is... | mwlydon86 | 2 | 2 | [
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CMV: The US should once again have a hawkish foreign policy in the Middle East
I never thought I would be saying this. Never had common ground with republicans...but they're just not Hamas. Low bar, but still.
So long as the majority or significant enough minority of an islamic population embraces the role of religi... | I would describe Isreal's views as 'hawkish'. Did Israel did a good job at stopping Hamas from existing?
Hell, did the US do a good job at stopping Hamas from existing, or Iran from being shitty, during it's hawkish period? Did our direct invasion of Aghanistan do great at stopping fundamentalist Muslims?
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What w... | You're aware the majority of people living under these regimes aren't extremist terrorists right and that 2 billion people of the Muslim faith aren't terrorists yes?
>.but I cannot help but feel Western civilization is fundamentally incompatible with most of the Middle East in a way that is different from, let's say, ... | 17bsy5d | CMV: The US should once again have a hawkish foreign policy in the Middle East | I never thought I would be saying this. Never had common ground with republicans...but they're just not Hamas. Low bar, but still.
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CMV: Copyright sucks
(I'm in software, formerly in intelligence, so I don't have *too* much experience with the world of intellectual property. Try not to make your explanations too convoluted, if you can! Thanks!)
The copyright system has been entirely hijacked by corporate actors to stifle innovation and progress i... | Without copyrights, what prevents me from taking T-Serirs entire song and using it myself - performing it in concerts, selling CDs with it, etc?
That is currently prohibited by copyright.
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I don't see the issue here. More CDs and performances of the song is a good thing! It's better for the consumer.
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It's g... | > If I want to make a remix to some T-Series song, giving proper credit, why should I get sued?
How does the current fair use system not apply to your described situation?
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i can't commercially distribute my remix, can i?
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Sure you can. In the same way, weird-al makes money from his parodies. You just have t... | 14fismr | CMV: Copyright sucks | (I'm in software, formerly in intelligence, so I don't have *too* much experience with the world of intellectual property. Try not to make your explanations too convoluted, if you can! Thanks!)
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CMV: Copyright sucks
(I'm in software, formerly in intelligence, so I don't have *too* much experience with the world of intellectual property. Try not to make your explanations too convoluted, if you can! Thanks!)
The copyright system has been entirely hijacked by corporate actors to stifle innovation and progress i... | You would never be able to compete with bigger companies.
Come out with a book? Another company with a large distribution network copies it and distributes it before you can.
Come out with a song? Bigger artist takes it, adds it to their album.
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Yeah, but wouldn't the market adjust accordingly? People would... | > If I want to make a remix to some T-Series song, giving proper credit, why should I get sued?
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Op would still get sued. Fair use does not exactly protect you, it is a defence you use once you get to a courtroom.
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Well yeah, but yo... | 14fismr | CMV: Copyright sucks | (I'm in software, formerly in intelligence, so I don't have *too* much experience with the world of intellectual property. Try not to make your explanations too convoluted, if you can! Thanks!)
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CMV: Reddit should display both downvotes and upvotes on comments and posts, or at least the ration
Why is it that the way reddit currently displays comment scores shows only the net score (upvotes - downvotes)? This creates an unhealthy hivemind mentality where people pile on downvotes once a comment already has a ne... | >People would be more willing to express minority opinions knowing others agree.
I think what you are missing is that the way you've described things is exactly how they worked when I first showed up 10 years ago. It stopped operating as such sometime within a year or two of that moment. And what you have actually jus... | I've always struggled to understand why downvotes would discourage people from participating in the first place. There are no real-world consequences to being downvoted. At worst, if your account is new, a lot of downvotes might prevent you from participating in certain subreddits, but unless every single thing you p... | 17blkjq | CMV: Reddit should display both downvotes and upvotes on comments and posts, or at least the ration | Why is it that the way reddit currently displays comment scores shows only the net score (upvotes - downvotes)? This creates an unhealthy hivemind mentality where people pile on downvotes once a comment already has a negative score.
Shouldn't it display both?
Seeing only the net score makes a -100 comment look like... | Hotbigoby | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: The only police officers that should use unmarked cars are undercover officers.
The US has a huge propensity of undercover/unmarked police cars.
I think that this leads to:
* People not trusting police officers when they get pulled over
* People not being able to see and flag down an officer when they need one
... | \> The enforcement of traffic laws in an effort to gain revenue rather than promote safety. The same effect (or more) would be present if the vehicles were marked, and people would not be driving in fear.
Studies have been done showing that mixing unmarked and marked police cars doing traffic enforcement has the lar... | In some places, police officers are not allowed to issue moving violations from an unmarked car. I think this solves the biggest problem.
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That would be fine with me. It de-incentivizes the use of unmarked cars for traffic enforcement.
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As a side note. Getting rid of moving violations all together would compl... | alt473 | CMV: The only police officers that should use unmarked cars are undercover officers. | The US has a huge propensity of undercover/unmarked police cars.
I think that this leads to:
* People not trusting police officers when they get pulled over
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CMV: we should stop using the term “Latinx”
I admit it will be very difficult to change my view as I feel very strongly on this but I am open to reconsidering my view.
1. The term is completely unpronounceable in Spanish the way that people intend for it to be pronounced. If the people for whom the word is intended c... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gender_neutrality_in_Spanish
When you are speaking Spanish and need gender neutral terms, which ones do you prefer?
(If you don't speak Spanish, or if you don't try to use gender neutral terms, then maybe having a strong opinion on this subject is a mistake.)
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Spanish is already ge... | Should the people who identify as Latinx stop using the term?
EDIT: This is it, this is my whole argument. Once OP revised their OP to state something other than
>we should stop using the term “Latinx”
with "we" meaning people in general and appended "to describe the Latin- community in general" this argument doesn... | r454ng | CMV: we should stop using the term “Latinx” | I admit it will be very difficult to change my view as I feel very strongly on this but I am open to reconsidering my view.
1. The term is completely unpronounceable in Spanish the way that people intend for it to be pronounced. If the people for whom the word is intended cannot even pronounce it, then it is not an ef... | OddGuidance907 | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: we should stop using the term “Latinx”
I admit it will be very difficult to change my view as I feel very strongly on this but I am open to reconsidering my view.
1. The term is completely unpronounceable in Spanish the way that people intend for it to be pronounced. If the people for whom the word is intended c... | 1. It’s not a Spanish term. It’s an American English term. Lots of words wouldn’t make sense in a *different* language.
1. But this is English. And English doesn’t gender ethnicities. So English needs a word that fits with the way it uses adjectives. The issue with the gendered default is the “male as default”, not a ... | Should the people who identify as Latinx stop using the term?
EDIT: This is it, this is my whole argument. Once OP revised their OP to state something other than
>we should stop using the term “Latinx”
with "we" meaning people in general and appended "to describe the Latin- community in general" this argument doesn... | r454ng | CMV: we should stop using the term “Latinx” | I admit it will be very difficult to change my view as I feel very strongly on this but I am open to reconsidering my view.
1. The term is completely unpronounceable in Spanish the way that people intend for it to be pronounced. If the people for whom the word is intended cannot even pronounce it, then it is not an ef... | OddGuidance907 | 5 | 5 | [
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CMV: we should stop using the term “Latinx”
I admit it will be very difficult to change my view as I feel very strongly on this but I am open to reconsidering my view.
1. The term is completely unpronounceable in Spanish the way that people intend for it to be pronounced. If the people for whom the word is intended c... | [removed]
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This comment will get deleted for being in agreement with me but I’ll state, this is a good example of my point that Latinos hate the term.
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I don’t disagree that the term Latinx is superfluous. I also agree that many Latino people dislike the term. What I disagree with is your claim that it’s ‘bei... | 1. It’s not a Spanish term. It’s an American English term. Lots of words wouldn’t make sense in a *different* language.
1. But this is English. And English doesn’t gender ethnicities. So English needs a word that fits with the way it uses adjectives. The issue with the gendered default is the “male as default”, not a ... | r454ng | CMV: we should stop using the term “Latinx” | I admit it will be very difficult to change my view as I feel very strongly on this but I am open to reconsidering my view.
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CMV: That the Dachu Liberation Reprisals were completely justified
For those unfamiliar, the Dachu liberation reprisals were a series of unauthorized executions of concentration camp guards by American soldiers after the liberation of the Dachu concentration camp on April 29th 1945. The American soldiers and surviving... | Maybe you're right, maybe the guards did forfeit their humanity and deserved to die. But wouldn't it be useful to make sure? If the guards really did to horrible things, arresting them as prisoners of war and putting them on trial also seems like a good option. That has the added benefit of double checking that they ar... | Sorry to get into semantics, but what does "justified" mean?
The first hit on Google is "having, done for, or marked by a good or legitimate reason."
If someone raped and murdered my daughter, I think most would consider that it was "justified" in a sense if I blew off his head with a shotgun.
Doing the same thin... | 6ivuev | CMV: That the Dachu Liberation Reprisals were completely justified | For those unfamiliar, the Dachu liberation reprisals were a series of unauthorized executions of concentration camp guards by American soldiers after the liberation of the Dachu concentration camp on April 29th 1945. The American soldiers and surviving inmates are estimated to have executed 35-50 SS guards, several of ... | ImNotMarshalZhukov | 5 | 5 | [
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CMV: We should ban music with explicitly raunchy lyrics from public spots just like we ban nudity and porn.
First of all I want to say that semantic arguments about where we draw the line between 'disgusting, punishable' and 'acceptable' won't convince me. Also, I'm on mobile so apologies for the formatting — if I don... | Square.
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And proud of it, too! Winners don't do drugs.
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That's not true. Winners typically do large amounts of PEDs. | "You obviously wouldn't blast porn in a public street or project it onto a building."
Is it your belief that most people respond to songs with explicit lyrics in the same way as porn?
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>Is it your belief that most people respond to songs with explicit lyrics in the same way as porn?
You *don't* fiddle the bean w... | 1e5h2n4 | CMV: We should ban music with explicitly raunchy lyrics from public spots just like we ban nudity and porn. | First of all I want to say that semantic arguments about where we draw the line between 'disgusting, punishable' and 'acceptable' won't convince me. Also, I'm on mobile so apologies for the formatting — if I don't add the dots, chances are it'll put everything into a single paragraph and then the body text will be ille... | Konato-san | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: AI poses a real existential danger to the majority of people. Not because AI itself is evil, but because the most wealthy people are.
I keep seeing many people online talk about AI utopia VS AI Doomers. But most of the discussions seem to be about whether or not AI will be nice if it ever becomes sentient. I thin... | This is all Malthusian at it's core.
Malthusian was a guy who predicted a great famine in 1798. Because we had too many people and we couldn't feed them all. We had 800,000,000 people back then. We have 8 billion now. He was dead wrong. But interestingly enough his calculations were spot on. He just failed to consider... | I can‘t really make the connection to AI in your concern.
AI will be just the latest tool to oppress. before that it was guns, before that it was swords, before that it was stones.
Yet humanity has thrived and we came a long way. But mainly because the „rulers“ always understood, that they need the masses to build th... | 1mfy8k2 | CMV: AI poses a real existential danger to the majority of people. Not because AI itself is evil, but because the most wealthy people are. | I keep seeing many people online talk about AI utopia VS AI Doomers. But most of the discussions seem to be about whether or not AI will be nice if it ever becomes sentient. I think people have this discussion cause peoples thoughts on AI are heavily influenced by Sci-Fi. But to me this ignores the more immediate and o... | CJMakesVideos | 5 | 5 | [
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CMV:I should lose my virginity to a prostitute.
I am a 21 year old virgin and I believe that losing my virginity to a prostitute will help me. I have a lot of anxiety about sex and I think that by doing this I would have less anxiety. I will always be ashamed of it for the rest of my life in the same way that I will a... | I don't agree with the part about a father forcing his 14 yearvold son to have sex with anyone, prostitute or not. Unless you happen to live in a country with no age of consent, Im pretty sure that's statuory rape. And the fact that the father is forcing them?
But if you want to have sex with a prostitute, AMD you can... | Who said not having sex by the age of 18 makes a person a “failure”?
Wouldn’t a father forcing his son on having sex a form of rape?
If you hqve anxiety about sex there are psychologists who specialize in sexual dysfunction and I think being so anxious about sex is not healthy.
Why do you think having sex with a pr... | 7h8hqt | CMV:I should lose my virginity to a prostitute. | I am a 21 year old virgin and I believe that losing my virginity to a prostitute will help me. I have a lot of anxiety about sex and I think that by doing this I would have less anxiety. I will always be ashamed of it for the rest of my life in the same way that I will always be ashamed of not having had sex before the... | ouijblvndrwoek | 7 | 7 | [
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CMV: "Open Container Laws" that prohibit alcohol in vehicles are bad laws, pointless and authoritarian.
Edit:
Okay, having listened to some of your arguments around the differences in the way drunk driving laws are written and applied in the US, I can see some of the reasoning behind them. I still think a better syst... | Drunk driving wasn't always illegal.. and yes people drank at the same time they were driving.
From a safety enforcement perspective, the law makes sense. Enforcement is already pretty hard, the sobriety tests themselves are imperfect and invasive themselves. I think we can probably agree that an open container next ... | It is to prevent the driver from drinking. It is illegal to drink and drive. If you have an open container, then there is the possibility that you are now literally drinking and driving lol.
Just keep open liquor in the trunk.
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How is the open container law preventing someone f... | 14fbbji | CMV: "Open Container Laws" that prohibit alcohol in vehicles are bad laws, pointless and authoritarian. | Edit:
Okay, having listened to some of your arguments around the differences in the way drunk driving laws are written and applied in the US, I can see some of the reasoning behind them. I still think a better system could be implemented, but I don't think the laws are as stupid as they first seemed. Thanks to those w... | [deleted] | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: Batman is not a superhero
A superhero is "a benevolent fictional character with superhuman powers, such as Superman." Batman does not have superhuman powers. Though I'm sure there are story lines where Batman borrows Green Lantern's ring or otherwise acquires super powers, I'm talking about Batman as he is normal... | Use of impossible technology usually counts as well. Dr Doom is a supervillain, Iron Man is a superhero, Antman is a superhero.
Batman has stuff like his impossible grappling hook which is impossible for technology to produce. As such, he is a superhero.
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He has peak human ability, with Olympic-level skills in many different areas. This is not a super power though, unless you consider Olympic gymnasts and other athletes super-humans.
Yes, he has access to advance technology. Some of this technology might be impossible to create in our world, but in the ... | alqhuc | CMV: Batman is not a superhero | A superhero is "a benevolent fictional character with superhuman powers, such as Superman." Batman does not have superhuman powers. Though I'm sure there are story lines where Batman borrows Green Lantern's ring or otherwise acquires super powers, I'm talking about Batman as he is normally depicted.
He may have abilit... | forgonsj | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: I don't see how to make sense of my Anglican Christian faith in modern America and how to make sense of dating.
Now before I continue, I need to note some important things. I believe that religion like finances is a personal matter and nobody should be shamed or coerced into a religious faith. As an Episcopalian/... | >If this trend continues, it seems likely that America, a nation that was strongly influenced by Christian principles, would become a new bastion for secular humanism and America may become the new Netherlands
But the Netherlands doesn't persecute Christians. Christians make up a third of the population and many secul... | You don't really say anything about dating in this post. Just this:
>I hope from this #ChangeMyView, people can challenge my notions about secularization and the idea of an interfaith dating relationship.
How is the increasing irreligiousness of Americans affecting your dating?
>how to make sense of dating.
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CMV: I don't see how to make sense of my Anglican Christian faith in modern America and how to make sense of dating.
Now before I continue, I need to note some important things. I believe that religion like finances is a personal matter and nobody should be shamed or coerced into a religious faith. As an Episcopalian/... | Western Civilization wasn't successful because of Judeo-Christian principles. I think you are making a correlation / causation error here because other civilizations were successful without them and Western Civilization was growing and prospering before they arrived (also, most of those principles already existed in ot... | Where does dating come in?
>If this trend continues, it seems likely that America, a nation that was strongly influenced by Christian principles, would become a new bastion for secular humanism and America may become the new Netherlands (The Netherlands is very secular and has few religious minorities). I am concerne... | 14f7mil | CMV: I don't see how to make sense of my Anglican Christian faith in modern America and how to make sense of dating. | Now before I continue, I need to note some important things. I believe that religion like finances is a personal matter and nobody should be shamed or coerced into a religious faith. As an Episcopalian/Anglican Christian, I also accept evolution, and Old Earth, and am an ally to the GLBTQ+ community. I believe that in ... | [deleted] | 9 | 9 | [
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CMV: There are no girls nor boys toys, this is all a social construct with no basis in reality.Thus I believe many transgenders are victims of binary thinking.
The binary thinking that society bring upon us, is the one responsible for transgenderism and many surgeries would never had happened, were it not for the soci... | I think you completely misunderstand the entire issue. I'm not transgender, but transgender people have consistently said it's not about social constructs. The condition is *literally* feeling as if your body is the wrong gender. Merely acting like a different gender does not solve it. The surgeries and hormones are so... | I think there was a study by Sacha Baren Cohen's brother (believe it or not) that actually revealed that baby boys and girls do actually show a preference for different toys at a very young age. Far before society has a chance to effect them. This would suggest it was biological not societal.
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Biological different... | 5r8zuq | CMV: There are no girls nor boys toys, this is all a social construct with no basis in reality.Thus I believe many transgenders are victims of binary thinking. | The binary thinking that society bring upon us, is the one responsible for transgenderism and many surgeries would never had happened, were it not for the social construct of giving to boys car toys and to girls baby dolls, so in a sense, it is the fault of these society rules, that the misery and debate of transgender... | Garlicplanet | 3 | 3 | [
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The binary thinking that society bring upon us, is the one responsible for transgenderism and many surgeries would never had happened, were it not for the soci... | We see this behaviour in non-human primates: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2583786/
Additionally most societal norms arise as a result of biological differences.
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Thanks for the research, yeah, given how there are innate differences, it only makes sense.
>Additionally most societal norms arise as ... | I think there was a study by Sacha Baren Cohen's brother (believe it or not) that actually revealed that baby boys and girls do actually show a preference for different toys at a very young age. Far before society has a chance to effect them. This would suggest it was biological not societal.
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Biological different... | 5r8zuq | CMV: There are no girls nor boys toys, this is all a social construct with no basis in reality.Thus I believe many transgenders are victims of binary thinking. | The binary thinking that society bring upon us, is the one responsible for transgenderism and many surgeries would never had happened, were it not for the social construct of giving to boys car toys and to girls baby dolls, so in a sense, it is the fault of these society rules, that the misery and debate of transgender... | Garlicplanet | 5 | 5 | [
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CMV: There are no girls nor boys toys, this is all a social construct with no basis in reality.Thus I believe many transgenders are victims of binary thinking.
The binary thinking that society bring upon us, is the one responsible for transgenderism and many surgeries would never had happened, were it not for the soci... | We see this behaviour in non-human primates: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2583786/
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Thanks for the research, yeah, given how there are innate differences, it only makes sense.
>Additionally most societal norms arise as ... | I think you completely misunderstand the entire issue. I'm not transgender, but transgender people have consistently said it's not about social constructs. The condition is *literally* feeling as if your body is the wrong gender. Merely acting like a different gender does not solve it. The surgeries and hormones are so... | 5r8zuq | CMV: There are no girls nor boys toys, this is all a social construct with no basis in reality.Thus I believe many transgenders are victims of binary thinking. | The binary thinking that society bring upon us, is the one responsible for transgenderism and many surgeries would never had happened, were it not for the social construct of giving to boys car toys and to girls baby dolls, so in a sense, it is the fault of these society rules, that the misery and debate of transgender... | Garlicplanet | 5 | 5 | [
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CMV: There are no girls nor boys toys, this is all a social construct with no basis in reality.Thus I believe many transgenders are victims of binary thinking.
The binary thinking that society bring upon us, is the one responsible for transgenderism and many surgeries would never had happened, were it not for the soci... | I think you completely misunderstand the entire issue. I'm not transgender, but transgender people have consistently said it's not about social constructs. The condition is *literally* feeling as if your body is the wrong gender. Merely acting like a different gender does not solve it. The surgeries and hormones are so... | We see this behaviour in non-human primates: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2583786/
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Thanks for the research, yeah, given how there are innate differences, it only makes sense.
>Additionally most societal norms arise as ... | 5r8zuq | CMV: There are no girls nor boys toys, this is all a social construct with no basis in reality.Thus I believe many transgenders are victims of binary thinking. | The binary thinking that society bring upon us, is the one responsible for transgenderism and many surgeries would never had happened, were it not for the social construct of giving to boys car toys and to girls baby dolls, so in a sense, it is the fault of these society rules, that the misery and debate of transgender... | Garlicplanet | 5 | 5 | [
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The binary thinking that society bring upon us, is the one responsible for transgenderism and many surgeries would never had happened, were it not for the soci... | I think there was a study by Sacha Baren Cohen's brother (believe it or not) that actually revealed that baby boys and girls do actually show a preference for different toys at a very young age. Far before society has a chance to effect them. This would suggest it was biological not societal.
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CMV: As a married father of two young children, it would be selfish for me to start riding a motorcycle.
I need everyone to be at the top of their game today because I really want you to change my view here.
I have wanted to get a motorcycle since I was a teenager but I didn't have the money. Now I can afford one but... | You aren't going to find statistics to change your mind becausethey simply don't exist. Nobody keeps that fine of detail on motocycle crashes. All you are going to find is the [Hurt report from 1981](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_findings_in_the_Hurt_Report) and anecdotes. Anecdotes from riders who slid in full... | I feel it is only selfish if you CANNOT use a motorcycle efficiently. So, if you can actually use it properly, go ahead. It's not inherently selfish in this situation. However, if you can't or you actively ignore safety protocols because you want to act cool, you are selfish. As a result, this is relative to the perso... | odausa | CMV: As a married father of two young children, it would be selfish for me to start riding a motorcycle. | I need everyone to be at the top of their game today because I really want you to change my view here.
I have wanted to get a motorcycle since I was a teenager but I didn't have the money. Now I can afford one but I am married with two kids and I cannot help but think that it is an unnecessary risk that will make me m... | GrannyLow | 5 | 5 | [
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CMV: "Pocahontas" is an immature and stupid nickname, but not racist.
[Edit: I think I'm convinced by a couple responses in here. I will not be responding to this thread further.]
The function of the nickname "Pocahontas" is to demean Elizabeth Warren not for being Native American, but for allegedly laying undeserved... | It's racist because "Pochahontas" is being used as an insult, which means there is a negative connotation being tied to it. It's like "gay" or "Jew." Both words are completely appropriate and benign, but they can become and are often used as slurs when repeated in a negative context and/or tone. It's worth pointing out... | [deleted]
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∆ for pointing out an error in my criterion: you are correct. I will edit OP to reflect this:
>In order for it to be racist, it must actually say something about Native Americans as a group
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Confirmed: 1 delta awarded to /u/BrixSeven ([10∆](/r/changemyview/wiki/user/BrixSeven)).
^[Delta System Ex... | 7h6rxe | CMV: "Pocahontas" is an immature and stupid nickname, but not racist. | [Edit: I think I'm convinced by a couple responses in here. I will not be responding to this thread further.]
The function of the nickname "Pocahontas" is to demean Elizabeth Warren not for being Native American, but for allegedly laying undeserved claim to that heritage.
In order for it to be racist, it must actuall... | elsuperj | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: Police officer pay should not be linked to the number of tickets they issue.
To this day, the practice of giving law enforcement quotas to meet lingers in parts of the United States. I find this personally to be bad practice.
Giving incentive to cite citizens guarantees that police officers will prey on the peop... | Uh, do you have a source on their pay being tied to tickets given?
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see edit. i added a source
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Can you point out where in that article that says pay was being affected? | First I must ask, for which country? Here in the US, most states ban ticket quotas already. To enforce a ticket quota is actually illegal and presumably in a few years only a couple of states wont enforce these anti-quota regulations.
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[Here is an article from 2015.](https://www.npr.org/2015/04/04/395061810/despi... | 8eq5ee | CMV: Police officer pay should not be linked to the number of tickets they issue. | To this day, the practice of giving law enforcement quotas to meet lingers in parts of the United States. I find this personally to be bad practice.
Giving incentive to cite citizens guarantees that police officers will prey on the people they are supposed to protect. This means they aren't actively seeking out crime.... | pureU4EA | 3 | 3 | [
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To this day, the practice of giving law enforcement quotas to meet lingers in parts of the United States. I find this personally to be bad practice.
Giving incentive to cite citizens guarantees that police officers will prey on the peop... | First I must ask, for which country? Here in the US, most states ban ticket quotas already. To enforce a ticket quota is actually illegal and presumably in a few years only a couple of states wont enforce these anti-quota regulations.
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[Here is an article from 2015.](https://www.npr.org/2015/04/04/395061810/despi... | Uh, do you have a source on their pay being tied to tickets given?
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see edit. i added a source
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I will. Thanks for letting me know. | 8eq5ee | CMV: Police officer pay should not be linked to the number of tickets they issue. | To this day, the practice of giving law enforcement quotas to meet lingers in parts of the United States. I find this personally to be bad practice.
Giving incentive to cite citizens guarantees that police officers will prey on the people they are supposed to protect. This means they aren't actively seeking out crime.... | pureU4EA | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: a man is never wrong for seeking a paternity test for a child presumed to be his
4% of children born in the United States have legal fathers who incorrectly believe the child is theirs biologically. Not men who weren't sure or who suspected the child may not be theirs, but men who were confident that they were.
... | Where does your 4% statistic come from?
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The 4% figure is from a study looking at the number of paternity tests that don’t show a match. Meaning that the sample isn’t all fathers, it’s fathers who felt they needed a paternity test. Other studies show much lower numbers. This article discusses a few, some showing a... | It’s definitely not immoral, but also I think you can understand why the mother would take it as a sign of distrust
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What if it were mandatory? No test, no name goes on the birth certificate? That would eliminate the distrust aspect. | 1mfz11b | CMV: a man is never wrong for seeking a paternity test for a child presumed to be his | 4% of children born in the United States have legal fathers who incorrectly believe the child is theirs biologically. Not men who weren't sure or who suspected the child may not be theirs, but men who were confident that they were.
4% is 1 in 25. I'm in medical school, and I've learned about congenital conditions that... | Wooden_Guest_6911 | 2 | 2 | [
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CMV: The Daily Show and similar shows do more harm than good
I always enjoyed watching Jon Stewart, then Trevor Noah, for their humor. On occasion, they would reveal some valuable insight, engaging interviews, or impressive journalism. Normally, though, most of the enjoyment came from watching them lambast conservativ... | "It's my understanding that many conservatives feel they are constantly being mocked by elitist, privileged, Leftists very often for superficial reasons or insulting stereotypes (e.g., "You're dumb because you have a country accent.")."
If they feel like they're being mocked for superficial reasons, then won't they ju... | Conservatives don’t watch the daily show, just as liberals rarely watch conservative shows
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Do you think liberals watch the Daily Show for their news as opposed to say Rachel Maddow?
Why do you think Liberals are ONLY using the Daily Show to be informed? | od8qx8 | CMV: The Daily Show and similar shows do more harm than good | I always enjoyed watching Jon Stewart, then Trevor Noah, for their humor. On occasion, they would reveal some valuable insight, engaging interviews, or impressive journalism. Normally, though, most of the enjoyment came from watching them lambast conservative hypocrisies.
However... Are they actually doing more harm t... | dsteffee | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: If African American culture is essentially born out of resistance to European culture and colonialism and assuming this resistance does not change or transform then it would be better for African Americans to have their own ethnostate.
This is the cultural equivalent of everyone go to your rooms. Like probably mo... | There's a lot of truth to blacks' failure to integrate, but it's not quite that simple. [Thomas Sowell](https://fee.org/articles/black-rednecks-and-white-liberals/) takes up this topic and traces modern black culture back to Southern "redneck" culture generally, and back to (white) Scottish settlers whose necks actual... | > This CMV is not really meant to be argue the logistics, probability or likelihood of the actual success of such a project just whether or not such a view is sound.
I'm sorry, but you are asking that we overlook a **huge** flaw with this idea. The viability of your proposal can't just be handwaved away here- there ha... | 7h3c92 | CMV: If African American culture is essentially born out of resistance to European culture and colonialism and assuming this resistance does not change or transform then it would be better for African Americans to have their own ethnostate. | This is the cultural equivalent of everyone go to your rooms. Like probably most people on reddit raised between the 70s and the oughts the Civil Rights movement of the 60s made a powerful impact on our generations thinking and feeling regarding race. Now in 2017 it seems sometimes that race relations are more intracta... | Cutelilcompsognathus | 6 | 6 | [
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CMV: Whenever you have to create a password for something there should always be a second box to confirm it
The point of this post is not to argue that this is any kind important or controversial issue in grand scheme of things. This is instead a challenge to see if anyone on this sub can come up with a rebuttal for a... | Having to type passwords twice is actually an outdated security practice that creates more problems than it solves.
Modern websites use much better methods like real-time password strength indicators and instant validation. These give you immediate feedback if something's wrong with your password, rather than making ... | If you yourself made the website and very easily have access to your account info.
There's a scenario where it doesn't matter much, at least to you. The creator
That being said two factor is so common that the actual password isn't very important
the amount of time it takes to reset your password via email is just a... | 1hftyu7 | CMV: Whenever you have to create a password for something there should always be a second box to confirm it | The point of this post is not to argue that this is any kind important or controversial issue in grand scheme of things. This is instead a challenge to see if anyone on this sub can come up with a rebuttal for a very simple opinion that I cannot think of a counter argument for.
As for the argument, I believe that any ... | Drillix08 | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: Sapient life will expand past Earth and the solar system, creating a Kardashev 2+ civilization.
I'm not convinced that any of the future Great Filters currently being discussed are going to stop some form of sapient life from taking to the stars and developing into a Kardashev 2+ civilization. It doesn't have to ... | Regarding nuclear war specifically:
>I don't see this leading to the extinction of technological civilization
Why not? If even 10% of the global nuclear arsenal were detonated successfully, the nuclear fallout would, aside from killing billions, neuter virtually all of our industrial capacity that would be essential ... | > but even then, it would have a secondary goal of self-preservation.
Based on what? A pure guess?
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If it had the ability to wipe us out, wouldn't it have had to also coordinate its own survival in the process?
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The ability, yes. But that doesnt give it the goal | 1e53fi9 | CMV: Sapient life will expand past Earth and the solar system, creating a Kardashev 2+ civilization. | I'm not convinced that any of the future Great Filters currently being discussed are going to stop some form of sapient life from taking to the stars and developing into a Kardashev 2+ civilization. It doesn't have to be humanity, just some life with human-level or higher intellect and consciousness. I'll list out some... | Suitable_Ad_6455 | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: US elections are not rigged, voters and nonvoters just don't put enough effort into the process, in part because of anti-voting propaganda
Here's why I don't think elections are rigged: If the majority of US citizens in every state voted for a candidate whose policies would hurt the ultra-wealthy "ruling class", ... | Actually the people already in power have a ton of ways to potentially rig an election. The most common way is pre-election through gerrymandering, or other manipulations. The states have pretty wide latitude to run elections however they want, which means they can change the rules to benefit their party. And if the la... | This post is sponsored by, Dominion Voting.
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That'll be $788 Million. Will you be paying by cash or credit?
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God damnit! Got me again. Daddy Blackrock will pay the fine. 🤣🤣 | 14emtvo | CMV: US elections are not rigged, voters and nonvoters just don't put enough effort into the process, in part because of anti-voting propaganda | Here's why I don't think elections are rigged: If the majority of US citizens in every state voted for a candidate whose policies would hurt the ultra-wealthy "ruling class", there is nothing the ultra-wealthy "ruling class" could do to stop that person from being elected. They cannot manipulate the vote counts, they c... | ICuriosityCatI | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: The emotional response of "cringe" while consuming a piece of entertainment media is a poor substitute for the creation of actual dramatic tension.
Rarely do I ever pick up a book or start a tv show without finishing it. However, when I'm unable to finish one of those, it is almost invariably because of what I've... | Your starwars prequels example suggests that it is not intentional for cringe to be substituted for dramatic tension. The intention was to have a dramatic scene, but it was so poorly executed that it resulted in you cringing. The cringe wasn't planned or intentional. Of course it isn't enjoyable
You then gave an ... | >On one hand, the relationship between Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman is fraught with cringe. It is poorly written to the point where it disrupts immersion, and very few people will argue with that. Watching them together makes a viewer uncomfortable. That is cringe.
This is a poor example in support of your v... | 9eyjhl | CMV: The emotional response of "cringe" while consuming a piece of entertainment media is a poor substitute for the creation of actual dramatic tension. | Rarely do I ever pick up a book or start a tv show without finishing it. However, when I'm unable to finish one of those, it is almost invariably because of what I've come to call the "cringe factor."
The cringe factor is when a piece of media (tv, movies, books, comics, scrolls, stone tablets, etc) makes you want to... | thewhimsicalbard | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: On reddit, Democrats can be just as worst as Republicans.
I must start this off by saying that I am not American and only know about US politics due to reddit. With this new bill passing, Reddit is filled with politics at the momentt. I could of course ignore all this political argument, but I decided to go both ... | The donald literally bans anyone who so much as askes a question that might suggest Trump isnt perfect. You wont find that sort of circlejerking on any other sub.
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What about LateStageCapitalism? Aren't they also know for being a little too intolerant with different opinions?
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Democrats don't want to end capi... | One nominated a former Senator/Secretary of State for President, the other nominated a TV game show host. If you can't figure out which of those is better, you might be the type of person who writes "just as worst as".
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To defend OP’s position, having a background in politics doesn’t necessarily mean that someone... | 7h5cxi | CMV: On reddit, Democrats can be just as worst as Republicans. | I must start this off by saying that I am not American and only know about US politics due to reddit. With this new bill passing, Reddit is filled with politics at the momentt. I could of course ignore all this political argument, but I decided to go both to Political Humour and The Donald. And honestly? I can't see mu... | Litbus_TJ | 7 | 7 | [
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CMV: Our evolution of technology is going too far
Nowadays, a normal day for me includes talking to my apple watch or asking my Amazon Echo a question. I have become very dependent on these technologies, and in a way, the responses that they give me have somewhat of a control on what I do in my life. A while ago I jus... | > For example, what if we prompted this computer to find a solution to a disease running rampant in our corn. The solution it comes up with is to kill off the entire human race because then we would no longer be dependent on corn. To a human this probably sounds stupid and many would say that we obviously wouldn’t do ... | I understand your concern, but I would think that we would build an AI or supercomputer programmed to have interests that would best serve humanity, not the computer itself. And from what I have read, these supercomputers would be able to do thousands of years of human brain-work in weeks; the problems it could solve w... | 5r2dx9 | CMV: Our evolution of technology is going too far | Nowadays, a normal day for me includes talking to my apple watch or asking my Amazon Echo a question. I have become very dependent on these technologies, and in a way, the responses that they give me have somewhat of a control on what I do in my life. A while ago I just took this for granted, but recently I have begun ... | rdrapryn | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: I support Donald Trump
In light of the recent massive online outcry against Trump, I want to once more reflect on the validity of my views. During the election cycle, I came to respect Trump even if I could see his flaws. The arguments I saw for him/his positions were generally logical and well reasoned, while th... | First of all, the things Trump had said are just "un-PC". They are registered, sexist, xenophobic, and include admissions of sexual harassment/assault.
Secondly, the wall is estimated to cost 12-25 billion dolllars just to build. That doesn't include the cost to man and maintain it. You truly think that is a minimal ... | >Even though for most of my life I considered my views liberal
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CMV: I support Donald Trump
In light of the recent massive online outcry against Trump, I want to once more reflect on the validity of my views. During the election cycle, I came to respect Trump even if I could see his flaws. The arguments I saw for him/his positions were generally logical and well reasoned, while th... | On the wall, you seem to think it would be somewhat effective. Could you give some numbers?
How much illegal immigration do you think it will it stop? And how much are you thinking it will cost?
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Quickly checking Wikipedia, the DHS apparently reported in 2015 that 674,000 illegal immigrants enter through border... | First of all, the things Trump had said are just "un-PC". They are registered, sexist, xenophobic, and include admissions of sexual harassment/assault.
Secondly, the wall is estimated to cost 12-25 billion dolllars just to build. That doesn't include the cost to man and maintain it. You truly think that is a minimal ... | 5r4prs | CMV: I support Donald Trump | In light of the recent massive online outcry against Trump, I want to once more reflect on the validity of my views. During the election cycle, I came to respect Trump even if I could see his flaws. The arguments I saw for him/his positions were generally logical and well reasoned, while the arguments against him were ... | LordKX | 5 | 5 | [
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In light of the recent massive online outcry against Trump, I want to once more reflect on the validity of my views. During the election cycle, I came to respect Trump even if I could see his flaws. The arguments I saw for him/his positions were generally logical and well reasoned, while th... | >Even though for most of my life I considered my views liberal
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I believe I quite socially liberal. I am bi, and think that the government has no business interfering at all in private affairs.
I think freedom of speech should be expanded even more than it already is wi... | First of all, the things Trump had said are just "un-PC". They are registered, sexist, xenophobic, and include admissions of sexual harassment/assault.
Secondly, the wall is estimated to cost 12-25 billion dolllars just to build. That doesn't include the cost to man and maintain it. You truly think that is a minimal ... | 5r4prs | CMV: I support Donald Trump | In light of the recent massive online outcry against Trump, I want to once more reflect on the validity of my views. During the election cycle, I came to respect Trump even if I could see his flaws. The arguments I saw for him/his positions were generally logical and well reasoned, while the arguments against him were ... | LordKX | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: There only one way out of the NIL mess in college athletics, and that is to form a NCAA players union
I am going to speak towards revenue sports first (football mostly but this is extremely relevant to basketball as well).
The NCAA is at a bit of a crossroads right now. For those who do not know, how college pl... | I would say a wrinkle in this is Title IX. You make all those money producing males in basketball and football employees, you would in theory have to do so for the rest of the the athletes. If they are employees, it’s no longer “your benched or off the team”, you have HR and legal protections too.
Universities would... | >This NCAA players union would be started new from the ground up. In my opinion, it would require the court to tell the NCAA to recognize it.
I'm not sure NCAA players in certain states can participate in a players union for public universities. The state of Texas for example prohibits by law the collective bargaining... | 1fjz5t0 | CMV: There only one way out of the NIL mess in college athletics, and that is to form a NCAA players union | I am going to speak towards revenue sports first (football mostly but this is extremely relevant to basketball as well).
The NCAA is at a bit of a crossroads right now. For those who do not know, how college players make money has undergone quite a bit of changes over the past 5 or so years. In 2021, the supreme cour... | Darkagent1 | 4 | 4 | [
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CMV: A committed open relationship doesn't exist.
I've been thinking about this a lot lately. I asked my girlfriend of six years what her thoughts were on open relationships. She said she might be into it if I was capable, but my personality being what it is, it would probably would not work. It's a sacrifice she's no... | Can you hang out with friends in a committed relationship? I would hope the answer is yes.
Can you go out drinking with those friends? I would hope the answer is yes.
Can you go to a movie with those friends? I would hope the answer is yes.
An open relationship just basically adds one more thing. Can you have sex... | [removed]
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I suppose it's because I'm concerned that I may not be able to fulfill all her needs. I suppose I'm concerned there might be something to open relationships. I'm curious if I can be convinced, hence posting here.
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It could be a mistake or not. High risk, high reward. | a7w0b9 | CMV: A committed open relationship doesn't exist. | I've been thinking about this a lot lately. I asked my girlfriend of six years what her thoughts were on open relationships. She said she might be into it if I was capable, but my personality being what it is, it would probably would not work. It's a sacrifice she's not willing to make.
Sure, I get jealous easily. But... | genuinecelticknott | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: I don’t believe in God.
I grew up in a religious family but I never understood what they thought was so important about the idea of God and Jesus. I always thought that most of the Bible was entertaining (because it sets a good basis for morals) but in the end I’ve never felt as if there was something more there.... | >believe in fate and destiny; if you do what you think is right you’ll get where you want.
This isn't fate. Doing what you think is right is based on society. If you benefit society, it will reward you, if you hurt society, it will punish you. No karma about it. We have to obey society to thrive.
God is important to... | So you think that you get rewarded for doing good and punished for doing bad? That's essentially implying that a moral higher power exists. Not so different from God.
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And what's the difference? They'd function exactly the same. Besides, fate is o... | 9exd92 | CMV: I don’t believe in God. | I grew up in a religious family but I never understood what they thought was so important about the idea of God and Jesus. I always thought that most of the Bible was entertaining (because it sets a good basis for morals) but in the end I’ve never felt as if there was something more there.
Personally, I feel like I m... | Unv3r | 9 | 9 | [
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CMV: You should be allowed to withdraw from your 401k without penalty.
A new type of rule would have to be in place that separates how much you contribute vs. how much your company matches, but anyone with money in a 401k should be able to withdraw money from it without penalty.
Reasoning: a 401k is essentially a glo... | The entire reason it gets tax advantages is to incentivize funding retirement, which is arguably a worthy goal. If it's treated as an everyday account, why should the government give tax incentives for it?
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I think in this hypothetical scenario, the account would have some sort of "toggle" that aut... | I'm a bit confused when you mention Fidelity, can't you already have fidelity handle your 401k?
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You can, but only if your employer chooses Fidelity to manage your 401k. It's not a decision the individual can make.
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What about an IRA? | 17b4mw8 | CMV: You should be allowed to withdraw from your 401k without penalty. | A new type of rule would have to be in place that separates how much you contribute vs. how much your company matches, but anyone with money in a 401k should be able to withdraw money from it without penalty.
Reasoning: a 401k is essentially a glorified stock broker account. The value of which rises and falls with the... | leroy_hoffenfeffer | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: Euthanasia or Assisted suicide should be legal for anyone, anywhere.
Similarly to my view about antinatalism, I came to this conclusion because I've seen many people suffer and thought that this would be a viable option for ending their suffering. I simply think that people should be allowed the right to die on t... | I agree assisted suicide should be legal, for adults at least, but take some issue with the “we shouldn’t have any restrictions on who is allowed to have this service” point. Would you be fine with there being a strict vetting process/psychological examination/counseling for people who seek assisted suicide? Because wh... | Suicidal thoughts are particularly prevalent for those with bipolar disorder when in their depressive state. According to studies, the rate of suicide among people with bipolar is much higher than the regular population rate. Bipolar disorder is a mental illness, which you have said is not a disqualifier. Should we rea... | q0cusk | CMV: Euthanasia or Assisted suicide should be legal for anyone, anywhere. | Similarly to my view about antinatalism, I came to this conclusion because I've seen many people suffer and thought that this would be a viable option for ending their suffering. I simply think that people should be allowed the right to die on their own terms. Why should we force other people to continue their lives or... | RandomAccountno6 | 5 | 5 | [
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CMV: Laws/rules that have a religious exemption are pointless
This is nothing against religions, but more about pointless laws or rules that are in place. If there’s a rule in place but a religious exemption to get around it, clearly the rule isn’t that important in the first place and probably shouldn’t apply to anyo... | Exceptions are decided by impact. You can get a religious exemption for shaving in the military because the goal of it isn't to strip you of your religion, but to strip you of your individuality. You can't get a religious exemption to vaccinations though, because that's a health violation.
It doesn't mean the rule is ... | All exemptions make sense. As a free man or woman one should be allowed to choose what makes their lives better or even worse... it's the fundamentals of freedom
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CMV: The polyamory community has some serious issues.
I admit right off the bat I have a some personal issues with polyamory but I’m going to do my best to set them aside and mention two major ones outside of myself in particular.
I’ve noticed, in the years I’ve been around the polyamory community online and off, th... | >Most in the polyamorous community are middle-class/well-to-do/rich people. Not too often will any of them engage with those who aren’t so well off unless they stand to substantially gain from it.
Do you have evidence for this? I think the "polyamory community" encompasses a wide range of people, many of whom would ra... | Genuinely don’t see how anything you listed is different from the general population. I feel you spend too much time analyzing this, can’t see where this organically come up on facebook unless you are following specific communities
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Actually I do. Usually this comes up in the queer communities of color I’m in, as ... | sfxq3e | CMV: The polyamory community has some serious issues. | I admit right off the bat I have a some personal issues with polyamory but I’m going to do my best to set them aside and mention two major ones outside of myself in particular.
I’ve noticed, in the years I’ve been around the polyamory community online and off, that there are some problems in it.
The first is the ra... | kaytee-13 | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: Most college courses can be self-taught and most people don't seem to recognize this
Most college courses can be self-taught and don't require college/university.
Sometimes you'll hear a person say they can't wait to take a class and learn such-and-such, but what surprises me is how often these classes have all ... | I think this is true for some classes, and for some learners, but not for everyone. In the STEM disciplines this might hold true a bit more, since there really is a definitive correct answer to a lot of what you learn, but I think the situation gets a lot less clear with the social sciences, and even less so with the h... | All of the philosophy and religious books are pretty much freely available, but if you read them yourself without a tutor tou are liable to make grave errors about what the writers themselves meant, especially if you are dealing with a translated or very old work. This is my experience and observation of my peers anywa... | im2266 | CMV: Most college courses can be self-taught and most people don't seem to recognize this | Most college courses can be self-taught and don't require college/university.
Sometimes you'll hear a person say they can't wait to take a class and learn such-and-such, but what surprises me is how often these classes have all the resources to "learn" them readily available. Textbooks, videos, and syllabi are out the... | StephenDawg | 2 | 2 | [
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Most college courses can be self-taught and don't require college/university.
Sometimes you'll hear a person say they can't wait to take a class and learn such-and-such, but what surprises me is how often these classes have all ... | I think this is true for some classes, and for some learners, but not for everyone. In the STEM disciplines this might hold true a bit more, since there really is a definitive correct answer to a lot of what you learn, but I think the situation gets a lot less clear with the social sciences, and even less so with the h... | [deleted]
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Disagree, the subject is actually a pretty huge factor. Basic courses which are mostly just memorizing facts or low level concepts can be self taught, but many higher level courses require a proper mentor for proper study, as it often isn’t a cut and dry black and white factual case.
This is especiall... | im2266 | CMV: Most college courses can be self-taught and most people don't seem to recognize this | Most college courses can be self-taught and don't require college/university.
Sometimes you'll hear a person say they can't wait to take a class and learn such-and-such, but what surprises me is how often these classes have all the resources to "learn" them readily available. Textbooks, videos, and syllabi are out the... | StephenDawg | 2 | 2 | [
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CMV: America's ongoing social issue will cause it to lose it's "super power" status
I just read that half of the United States makes less than 30k a year, and don't have health insurance. I heard that we are also TRILLIONS in debt from student loans. I think we are getting screwed over by the "owning class" and work t... | You never mentioned a single social issue, or gave any reason as to why these economic issues will make our country quit being a super power
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Wealth inequality if I had to pick one
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So wealth inequality in the US will cause us to lose superpower status to China, who has a hell of a lot more wealth inequality ... | What makes you a superpower is 1) Having the most, or one of the most powerful militaries in the word. 2) Having the strongest, or one of the strongest economies in the world.
We have both, and while we will eventually lose superpower status as all countries that hold it will eventually do that will take generations ... | 6ph4wy | CMV: America's ongoing social issue will cause it to lose it's "super power" status | I just read that half of the United States makes less than 30k a year, and don't have health insurance. I heard that we are also TRILLIONS in debt from student loans. I think we are getting screwed over by the "owning class" and work too much for too little. I think most of our society's work is meaningless (doesn't di... | tildodildo | 5 | 5 | [
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CMV: Religious conservatives were right about the slippery slope with sexual morality. Secular liberalism will lead to normalizing abuse and exploitation.
For decades, one of the most commonly used arguments (and one of the most easily dismissed) against changes to our ideas of normative sexual morality is the “slippe... | > Its just a matter of time until these last two become acceptable
Based on what? What evidence do you have that soon rape and pedophilia will be accepted just because we stopped treating gay people as second class citizens and let them marry?
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Questions of consent, and equity among partners being a prerequisite to consent, have never enjoyed more cultural primacy than right now.
To say that we have somehow arrived at a moment of normalized abuse and exploitation is absurd.
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The religious fundamentalists were saying “if gay marriage is okay then what about polygamy or beastiality or pedophilia, etc”
The li... | Comrade_Flanders | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: Firefighters are not all hero’s.
I know this is not going to be a popular post but I mean it with all due respect so please read with an open mind.
Per a 2018 report there are 1,115,000 firefighters in the US. 67% are volunteers. 33% are career. 68% of the US population is under the protection of the 33% career ... | > no real personal gain
Except for getting paid.
> That means .00556% of all firefighters died in 2019.
What's the mortality rate in your field of employment?
> they do get paid to sleep
They get paid to be available to go to emergency calls whenever they come in. They are allowed to sleep while there's no acti... | Would *you* be willing to run into a burning building with the threat of being burned alive?
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If it was my family. Without question. Again just because you “would” run into a burning building doesn’t make you a hero, just brave.
Would you go on a cruise ship for threat of drowning alive?
Would you get on your mo... | sfpiqz | CMV: Firefighters are not all hero’s. | I know this is not going to be a popular post but I mean it with all due respect so please read with an open mind.
Per a 2018 report there are 1,115,000 firefighters in the US. 67% are volunteers. 33% are career. 68% of the US population is under the protection of the 33% career firefighters.
The 67% of (volunteer) f... | theopinionatedone13 | 2 | 2 | [
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CMV: In a free exchange of goods with adequate information, it is impossible to be "ripped off" because any price you pay means that you get at least that much utility from the purchase
I've seen news recently about Amazon jacking up prices during Prime Day and some arguing that this is misleading consumers. Why does ... | I think there is an issue of semantics bedeviling this. If a product is available at two retailers who will ship it to you at equal speed, one selling it for $100, and the other for $80, if you were to buy it from the $100 retailer and then find out about the $80 retailer, you'd probably feel upset that you had overpa... | I think your definition of fairness is so wide that there are no cases left that you would classify as fraud or rip-off.
Did the seller lie to you? Well, you were being naive in believing them. Was the product faulty? Well, you didn't check it thoroughly enough.
The core of the issue is morality vs utility. You are a... | 6pgdki | CMV: In a free exchange of goods with adequate information, it is impossible to be "ripped off" because any price you pay means that you get at least that much utility from the purchase | I've seen news recently about Amazon jacking up prices during Prime Day and some arguing that this is misleading consumers. Why does Amazon have any responsibility to charge a lower price when its consumers will pay a higher price? No one is making them buy these products. They are doing so on their own volition.
Now... | beercocktail___ | 5 | 3 | [
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CMV: Homeless people should be allowed to sleep in storage units if they want to
Pretty much what the title says. For the purposes of illustration, let's say it's a climate-controlled facility.
I tried doing some Googling on this, and the primary reasons I see why this is not the case are as follows:
1. It's illegal... | I think this is more about setting minimum standards for what is allowed to be considered a residence. Allowing people to sleep in storage units could effectively result in these locations turning into shanty towns without proper plumbing and other basic necessities.
Also, it would probably drive up the cost of stora... | They shouldn't because it's not safe. Building codes for houses/homes are written in blood.
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To be fair they can’t be much more unsafe than sleeping on the street | imbetx | CMV: Homeless people should be allowed to sleep in storage units if they want to | Pretty much what the title says. For the purposes of illustration, let's say it's a climate-controlled facility.
I tried doing some Googling on this, and the primary reasons I see why this is not the case are as follows:
1. It's illegal
2. It's unsafe
3. It's an inconvenience/bad look for the facility owners
On the ... | TruantFink | 2 | 2 | [
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CMV: Women’s social expectations can harm young men too
I’ve seen a lot of discussion about how men can be entitled in dating, friendships, and emotional expression. But I rarely see conversations about how certain behaviors and expectations from women can also be harmful to young men.
For example, men are constantly... | Rigid expectations based on gender harm everyone. Women and girls are harmed more than men and boys.
This is not a new idea in gender studies. Perhaps those feeling disconnected and frustrated with the weight of gender essentialism should open themselves to learning more about gender studies and the ways it has alrea... | I think the view I want to change here is the implication that feminists don't think patriarchy is harmful to men too. We know that it is, and you aren't disagreeing with feminists by saying so like you think you are. Acting like this is "women's" social expectations as though men don't have anything to do with it is c... | 1jixfpg | CMV: Women’s social expectations can harm young men too | I’ve seen a lot of discussion about how men can be entitled in dating, friendships, and emotional expression. But I rarely see conversations about how certain behaviors and expectations from women can also be harmful to young men.
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CMV: You can be a liberal while not supporting all what Liberals say. You don't have to support everything liberals do or say.
I am a liberal and I support racial equality, gender equality and LGBT(I'm bisexual) and basically any progressive ideals that are needed today.
However, I don't support feminism because I ju... | [deleted]
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>Why isn't this also true about feminism, LGBT issues, etc?
>
>Like, how does your view on liberalism comport with your views on these more narrow issues? It seems like you're doing the exact same thing you criticize
LGBTQ+, ***LGBTQ+***
LGBT is a legitimate movement for real issues, LGBTQ+ is wha... | Clarification: What would you consider a Left Wing media platform?
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Media that intentionally views a minority group in a much better and positive vision and treats them better than a majority group.
This is not the type of media that is equal and it should be cancelled.
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I can't think of any media platform t... | pzyqow | CMV: You can be a liberal while not supporting all what Liberals say. You don't have to support everything liberals do or say. | I am a liberal and I support racial equality, gender equality and LGBT(I'm bisexual) and basically any progressive ideals that are needed today.
However, I don't support feminism because I judge people on their actions and not words. And their actions are blatantly misandrist and I don't accept this. I also believe th... | Ultrauniqueviews | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: A coding course offering a flat £500 discount to women is unfair, inefficient, and potentially illegal.
Temp account, because I do actually want to still do this course and would rather there aren't any ramifications for just asking a question in the current climate (my main account probably has identifiable info... | You either focus on equality of outcome - ie quotas for jobs, every industry must strive for 50/50 male/female, accurate %'age non-white, non-hetero etc, or you focus on equality of opportunity, ie you make sure training, internships, college courses etc strive towards applicants representing the nations mix of genders... | If it makes you feel better, women earn less than men, so while they are paying 500 GBP less for this course, you'll more than make up the difference in a year or two of employment.
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Is this actually factual? I'm always curious if this idea refers to women as a population earning less than men or if there are actu... | 9qnuek | CMV: A coding course offering a flat £500 discount to women is unfair, inefficient, and potentially illegal. | Temp account, because I do actually want to still do this course and would rather there aren't any ramifications for just asking a question in the current climate (my main account probably has identifiable information), but there's a coding bootcamp course I'm looking to go on in London (which costs a hell of a lot any... | temp_discount | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: Trump has done nothing to deserve impeachment and has been one of the best presidents we've had in a long time.
I understand he is somewhat immature, but i can get past that and, honestly, in my opinion, he's done more to better this country in his 2 years than our last 4 presidents did in their 8. Examples? He m... | Let's focus on the first paragraph for the moment.
What makes you think that moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem and pulling you out of the Iranian nuclear deal is a move to 'better' the nation?
I'd agree that he did something yes, and this something was what other presidents would not have done. But in this particu... | I think you are wrong about the impact of many of these decisions. Here's the thing: the president is often tasked with solving some of the world's hardest problems. Previous presidents have found imperfect solutions because there are no great solutions. They find ways to make the world a little (or a lot) more stable ... | 9qn8jm | CMV: Trump has done nothing to deserve impeachment and has been one of the best presidents we've had in a long time. | I understand he is somewhat immature, but i can get past that and, honestly, in my opinion, he's done more to better this country in his 2 years than our last 4 presidents did in their 8. Examples? He moved the u.s. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. He pulled us out of the iranian nuclear deal.
He stood up to NATO for n... | Oldgregswatercolors | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: Infidelity should not happen when divorce is possible
Infidelity, or cheating on your partner in a romantic relationship, should not happen because of how much it hurts your partner. People should divorce first and then start a new relationship if need be. I get that sometimes divorce is not possible, such as i... | What do you mean by "should not happen"?
'should' is an incredibly broad term.
Cheating is, by pretty much the opinion of 99.9% adults is an amoral thing, regardless of whether divorce is a common practice.
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But, could you imagine a situation where infidelity happened and the couple dealt with it, moved on and remained together? Isn't that a better outcome than divorce?
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CMV:It should be a requirement to have successfully climbed one of the other "Seven Summits" before you can attempt Everest.
There are too many people attempting Everest who lack the experience to really be doing so. They endanger not only themselves but the seasoned climbers as well. Having a requirement to have cl... | Or you could do what other parks do, and simply put a quota on the number of people who are allowed to ascend in a certain period. Quota would prevent overcrowding, which is the current issue.
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I'm fairly certain there is some kind of quota. That doesn't address people who are unfit being there.
EDIT: I've been p... | > would factor out those with insufficient experience and simply reduce the number climbers present on the mountain, saving lives and creating a better experience for those who do attempt Everest.
Is the problem that more people climb that are unfit, or more people climb than the mountain has capacity?
I thought it w... | bugcbj | CMV:It should be a requirement to have successfully climbed one of the other "Seven Summits" before you can attempt Everest. | There are too many people attempting Everest who lack the experience to really be doing so. They endanger not only themselves but the seasoned climbers as well. Having a requirement to have climbed one of the other \[Seven Summits\]( [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven\_Summits](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sev... | Knight_of_the_Lepus | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: Adding rape as a legal punishment would be good for society.
This started off as a showerthought but I couldn't find any reason this isn't legit, so here we go.
We need to add rape to the legal system as a viable additional punishment for heinous crimes.
I know what you're thinking. But it's not an unsually cru... | 'This might work' is not a good reason to legalize rape.
Rape is bad. It shouldn't happen. We do not want it to happen to anyone. The fact that it does happen to inmates so often is a problem to be solved, not an excuse to make it legal.
Like a lot of the cruel and unusual punishments, what happens when an innocent p... | Aside from this being a clear violation of the 8th amendment, what happens when someone is wrongfully convicted, and now you’ve subjected them to state-mandated rape?
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The state murders innocents all the time. I don't see this as worse.
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Sounds like we should get rid of the death penalty then, and not add som... | sfpezh | CMV: Adding rape as a legal punishment would be good for society. | This started off as a showerthought but I couldn't find any reason this isn't legit, so here we go.
We need to add rape to the legal system as a viable additional punishment for heinous crimes.
I know what you're thinking. But it's not an unsually cruel punishment.
We already have the death sentence, and if not that... | kimagical | 7 | 7 | [
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CMV: Adding rape as a legal punishment would be good for society.
This started off as a showerthought but I couldn't find any reason this isn't legit, so here we go.
We need to add rape to the legal system as a viable additional punishment for heinous crimes.
I know what you're thinking. But it's not an unsually cru... | There is a constitutional injunction against cruel and unusual punishment. This should be sufficient to change your mind. If one chooses not to respect the limits of the constitution, one seeks to usurp the constitution.
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The eight amendment of the constitution states: *"Excessive bail shall not be required, nor e... | Aside from this being a clear violation of the 8th amendment, what happens when someone is wrongfully convicted, and now you’ve subjected them to state-mandated rape?
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The state murders innocents all the time. I don't see this as worse.
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Sounds like we should get rid of the death penalty then, and not add som... | sfpezh | CMV: Adding rape as a legal punishment would be good for society. | This started off as a showerthought but I couldn't find any reason this isn't legit, so here we go.
We need to add rape to the legal system as a viable additional punishment for heinous crimes.
I know what you're thinking. But it's not an unsually cruel punishment.
We already have the death sentence, and if not that... | kimagical | 5 | 5 | [
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CMV: The concept of race didn't exist before the 1600s
Literally a German man in the new world created the lie of race and racism in the 1600s to put down a slave revolt because the black and white involuntary servants joined together to overthrown the slave owners.
The German guy managed to convince the white servan... | >Altars are profaned and broken, Christians tortured, women violated. ... Who will avenge these wrongs? On you, rests this duty, on you. ... That which above all other thoughts should stir you most is the Holy Sepulchre of the Savior and the Holy Places, **ravaged and profaned by an impure race**. Valiant soldiers, des... | [removed]
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> **Comments must contribute meaningfully to the conversation**.
Comments that are only links, jokes or "written upvotes" will be removed. Humor and affirmations of agreement can be contained within more substantial comme... | hees4k | CMV: The concept of race didn't exist before the 1600s | Literally a German man in the new world created the lie of race and racism in the 1600s to put down a slave revolt because the black and white involuntary servants joined together to overthrown the slave owners.
The German guy managed to convince the white servants that they were better than the black servants to prev... | [deleted] | 5 | 2 | [
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CMV: ‘Cancel culture’ doesn’t exist and is just a term made up to deflect blame
Trying to blame society at large for not being willing to tolerate your views/statements/behaviors is cowardly and self centered. There is no societal uprising intending to strip people of their accomplishments, humanity is just getting ev... | What about instances where old tweets or posts are brought up? Should present day James Gunn have faced the amount of backlash over what he said 9 years ago? I think everyone agrees that what he said was stupid, but doesn't 9 years ago seem a bit ridiculous?
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Didn’t he get his job back? I agree that it was ridicul... | [removed]
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Yes, those are words. Maybe you could explain how these examples were unjustly mistreated by the nefarious cancel culture?
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https://youtu.be/CEqLhjKH8d4 - Projared
https://youtu.be/uFvtCUzfyL4 - James Charles
I never really followed the Slazo drama too well, although he too made a response
Have ... | heewmx | CMV: ‘Cancel culture’ doesn’t exist and is just a term made up to deflect blame | Trying to blame society at large for not being willing to tolerate your views/statements/behaviors is cowardly and self centered. There is no societal uprising intending to strip people of their accomplishments, humanity is just getting ever more decent to one another and more civilized and so we tolerate less ignoranc... | blumdiddlyumpkin | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: Shows like The Colbert Report and Late Night with Seth Meyers are intensely cringey and should be considered political punditry rather than entertainment/comedy
These shows are masquerading as comedy, but are obviously intensely, extremely political. I literally hear here as much political talk watching Colbert a... | >I’m a conservative, and I can’t imagine ever being entertained by a conservative “comic” making a political statement that was followed by applause and hollaring
This might be your problem? Republicans don't look to comics for that sort of thing. They go to trump's rallies.
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They go to trump rallies for comedic ... | > These shows are masquerading as comedy, but are obviously intensely, extremely political.
Can something not be both political *and* comedic?
> These choir-preaching talk show hosts come off as intensely smug and self-satisfied, having little-to-no awareness of the fact that they are cozily and snugly wrapped in t... | buwmw0 | CMV: Shows like The Colbert Report and Late Night with Seth Meyers are intensely cringey and should be considered political punditry rather than entertainment/comedy | These shows are masquerading as comedy, but are obviously intensely, extremely political. I literally hear here as much political talk watching Colbert and Meyers as I do watching CSPAN.
The format is the same with these shows: A few jokes about Trump/republicans being stupid, ending with an intensely political jab at... | Unstoppable316 | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: Social Media Influencers Could Stop the Russia-Ukraine Conflict from Exploding into a Shooting War
Just want to let everyone know right off the bat that I am from the Russian speaking part of Ukraine (born in 1980 when it was still the Soviet Union), and I have relatives in both Russia and Ukraine that I am i... | [deleted]
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If the Russians cross the border with tanks, they have to kill these kids.
That's the idea. Then they livestream themselves being massacred in a language that is understood by everyone involved in the shooting.
Hitler didn't have that to contend with in 1939.
I think that this could work.
---... | Well, social media hasn’t stopped shooting wars currently going on. I don’t see why this would be any different. Look at Israel.
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Why not try it in Israel too?
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There were plenty of social media posts coming straight from Israel documenting.
I definitely think social media works to cause rage and action abou... | sfqogm | CMV: Social Media Influencers Could Stop the Russia-Ukraine Conflict from Exploding into a Shooting War |
Just want to let everyone know right off the bat that I am from the Russian speaking part of Ukraine (born in 1980 when it was still the Soviet Union), and I have relatives in both Russia and Ukraine that I am in touch with.
I’m really sad about what’s going down there and really frustrated. I am often accused by... | bluepillarmy | 3 | 3 | [
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CMV: Social Media Influencers Could Stop the Russia-Ukraine Conflict from Exploding into a Shooting War
Just want to let everyone know right off the bat that I am from the Russian speaking part of Ukraine (born in 1980 when it was still the Soviet Union), and I have relatives in both Russia and Ukraine that I am i... | Russia disappears people and they have for years. Them being cute or famous doesn't change that result. They disappear famous political opponents to Putin with the whole world watching, nothing bad happened to Putin and we all knew what he did.
If these Tiktokers are actually causing an issue for Russia they will be ... | Well, social media hasn’t stopped shooting wars currently going on. I don’t see why this would be any different. Look at Israel.
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Why not try it in Israel too?
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There were plenty of social media posts coming straight from Israel documenting.
I definitely think social media works to cause rage and action abou... | sfqogm | CMV: Social Media Influencers Could Stop the Russia-Ukraine Conflict from Exploding into a Shooting War |
Just want to let everyone know right off the bat that I am from the Russian speaking part of Ukraine (born in 1980 when it was still the Soviet Union), and I have relatives in both Russia and Ukraine that I am in touch with.
I’m really sad about what’s going down there and really frustrated. I am often accused by... | bluepillarmy | 7 | 7 | [
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