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Re:Pfizer board member suggests end to mask, vaccine mandates by hhh on Wednesday January 26, 2022 @03:08PM (#30090976)
I really don’t see how you could reasonably talk with someone that isn’t vaccinated and convince them to get vaccinated by calling them stupid. It’s demeaning and completely dismissive of their apprehensions, fears, or any other reason they haven’t been vaccinated.

I would likely find myself much more reluctant to get vaccinated if the person attempting to convince me is calling me an idiot and just shouting that i’m wrong instead of providing me data on the subject, and being honest enough to openly discuss the subject.

A small amount of humility and respect go a very long way.

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Re:Pfizer board member suggests end to mask, vaccine mandates by TameAntelope on Wednesday January 26, 2022 @03:16PM (#30091099)
Who said anything about convincing people? I'm explaining why it's a challenge to consider a position that may be more valid now, but wasn't valid or was substantially less valid in the past.

It was an abjectly stupid position, held by stupid people. Now, it's possible that the situation has changed and it's marginally less stupid of a position, or even not a stupid position at all, given new information.

It's hard for people to make that switch.

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