Fake news was illegal in 17th century colonial Massachusetts

Re:Fake news was illegal in 17th century colonial Massachusetts by geggam on Tuesday May 08, 2018 @03:24PM (#17023954)

People also used to do duels over insults and this was considered OK.

We should bring that back. Get triggered demand a duel :)

Enough PC

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Re:Fake news was illegal in 17th century colonial Massachusetts by gowld on Tuesday May 08, 2018 @03:45PM (#17024186)

https://genius.com/Lin-manuel-miranda-ten-duel-commandments-...

    [BURR]
    Can we agree that duels are dumb and immature?

    [HAMILTON]
    Sure
    But your man has to answer for his words, Burr

    [BURR]
    With his life? We both know that’s absurd, sir

    [HAMILTON]
    Hang on, how many men died because Lee was inexperienced and ruinous?

    [BURR]
    Okay, so we’re doin’ this

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Re:Fake news was illegal in 17th century colonial Massachusetts by ixtli on Tuesday May 08, 2018 @03:37PM (#17024094)

I find that the phrase "political correctness" can almost always be replaced with "treating people with respect."

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Re:Fake news was illegal in 17th century colonial Massachusetts by lopmotr on Wednesday May 09, 2018 @02:50AM (#17027863)

"treating groups that are perceived as weak with courtesy" Not respect because it can include dishonestly flattering them which disrespects their ability to handle information. Also, not everyone - only members of particular groups. Political correctness advocates can be brutally bullying towards people they don't like the views of.

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Re:Fake news was illegal in 17th century colonial Massachusetts by jessaustin on Tuesday May 08, 2018 @06:33PM (#17025919)

"Respect" seems to be a loaded word. How about we just try for courtesy?

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Re:Fake news was illegal in 17th century colonial Massachusetts by Andre_Wanglin on Tuesday May 08, 2018 @10:33PM (#17027049)

I don't.

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Re:Fake news was illegal in 17th century colonial Massachusetts by geggam on Tuesday May 08, 2018 @04:14PM (#17024523)

Respect is earned, not given. Giving something away demeans it and makes it worthless.

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Re:Fake news was illegal in 17th century colonial Massachusetts by mabramo on Tuesday May 08, 2018 @04:42PM (#17024843)

Disagree. Respect is given and removed if proven undeserving.

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Re:Fake news was illegal in 17th century colonial Massachusetts by geggam on Tuesday May 08, 2018 @04:46PM (#17024878)

That is your choice.

To force it on society is to remove freedom from society.

That is not a choice. That is a consequence and it has consequences.

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Re:Fake news was illegal in 17th century colonial Massachusetts by Frondo on Tuesday May 08, 2018 @05:34PM (#17025391)

You're not going to be jailed for being disrespectful (or "un-pc" if you like); but other people might not want to spend time around you anymore...

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Re:Fake news was illegal in 17th century colonial Massachusetts by geggam on Tuesday May 08, 2018 @06:15PM (#17025756)

I find more people are sick of PC than are a fan of it. You might have different peers though.

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Re:Fake news was illegal in 17th century colonial Massachusetts by mabramo on Wednesday May 09, 2018 @01:07PM (#17031557)

I can only speak for myself here, but I never found being "PC" to be incongruent with how I normally treat people. Never in my every day interactions have I considered whether or not what I do or say is PC.

Treating people with respect without expecting anything in return gets you far.

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