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Re:Agent fired from literary agency for using Parler and Gab by roenxi on Wednesday January 27, 2021 @03:56AM (#25925818)
We all follow rules we don't agree with; that is part of the social contract. Selective enforcement of rules is one of the biggest threats to those who behave lawfully.

I see no compromise of principle in people who maintain and enforce stupid rules they disagree with. The most honest response is to argue for and support sensible rules, not to turn a blind eye.

I'm not saying that I think it is a good idea to follow bad rules - but people who disagree with rules and follow them anyway on solid moral footing and should reasonably expect others to do the same.

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Re:Agent fired from literary agency for using Parler and Gab by bryanrasmussen on Wednesday January 27, 2021 @04:50AM (#25926200)
>We all follow rules we don't agree with; that is part of the social contract

it's been my experience that people generally don't follow rules they disagree with, unless they are afraid of the consequences. As such, seeing someone breaking the rule who is also someone in power over them with ability to enforce the rule can be especially galling.

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