Re:Coming soon: America’s own social credit system
by throw37388 on Wednesday August 04, 2021 @09:19AM
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Ostracism was democratic process, there was a vote and majority decided. "Cancellation" is nothing like that.
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Re:Coming soon: America’s own social credit system
by paulryanrogers on Wednesday August 04, 2021 @09:26AM
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How is the 'cancellation' any less democratic?
It seems more democratic than a majority deciding for everyone, if each person decides for themselves whether to avoid or not.
Re:Coming soon: America’s own social credit system
by ASalazarMX on Wednesday August 04, 2021 @12:49PM
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A mob has a reverse synergy: the more it grows, the lower their common sense, until they can't regulate themselves. At least democracy tries to put some balances to prevent runaway demagogy.
Re:Coming soon: America’s own social credit system
by dolni on Wednesday August 04, 2021 @10:01AM
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Cancellation suffers from social pressure. If the mob cancelled someone then you have to, too, otherwise you're canceled next.
At least with a ballot, your vote is a secret.
Re:Coming soon: America’s own social credit system
by ladyattis on Wednesday August 04, 2021 @09:23AM
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That's completely wrong. How is it democratic or anti when people online choose to not associate with you? Is it when they do it on a social media platform? When they make a hashtag or group? Again, that's more spontaneous action that no one has any legal nor moral authority to stop. Next, you'll tell me it's okay for evangelicals to boycott of some company that visibly supports LGBT rights then tell me it's bad when some random kids just mocking and jeering someone else online.