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Re:Japanese people may have gained longevity by balancing th... by yowlingcat on Monday January 18, 2021 @09:48AM (#25822267)
> I don't generally do things that my friend would consider offensive, if they are actually my friend.

> I don't do things that I know would hurt my friends.

These two statements seem like they could be in conflict with each other. Suppose your friend has a methamphetamine addiction, but they consider it offensive for you to bring it up. Do you not bring it up ever because it's offensive to them?

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Re:Japanese people may have gained longevity by balancing th... by sneak on Monday January 18, 2021 @10:14AM (#25822524)
No, of course not. Inaction/silence doesn't harm someone.

Furthermore, what someone who isn't me puts in their own body is none of my business.

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