Hermits have it right apparently. Given those logical extremes, the third option of simply having no groups and becoming hyper-independent is THE way to go.
What if the problem is the assumption that problems can be solved with rigid rules, universally applied without consideration of context? What if the problem is the assumption that rules make something objective?
There's no universal definition of "asshole". That's okay; you can still have "Don't be an asshole" as a rule, because the interpretation of rules is inherently a subjective act. You can either subjectively interpret this rule, or you can subjectively interpret a convoluted system of rules designed to exclude assholes in an "objective" way, and fail at both excluding assholes AND being objective.
Esta entrada fue editada (miércoles, 7 de octubre de 2026, 19:59)
It's not like there's an objective definition of "asshole". The distinction is one of degree more than of category - someone does something bad enough and they're an asshole rather than just annoying.
Carlos Solís
in reply to Gabe Bell • •like this
NoneOfUrBusiness y KaRunChiy like this.
Singood
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in reply to Carlos Solís • • •5318008
in reply to Gabe Bell • • •What if the problem is the assumption that problems can be solved with rigid rules, universally applied without consideration of context? What if the problem is the assumption that rules make something objective?
There's no universal definition of "asshole". That's okay; you can still have "Don't be an asshole" as a rule, because the interpretation of rules is inherently a subjective act. You can either subjectively interpret this rule, or you can subjectively interpret a convoluted system of rules designed to exclude assholes in an "objective" way, and fail at both excluding assholes AND being objective.
Bgugi
in reply to 5318008 • • •Didn't make it to paragraph 2, or just didn't understand it?
The difference between an asshole and someone who is simply disliked is typically one one of perspective.
Gabe Bell
in reply to 5318008 • • •For me it's like porn, satire, good jazz, dark magic and espionage.
You know it when you see it.
baines
in reply to Gabe Bell • • •the solution is sunshine laws, careful admittance and a requirement to participate in education and governance by all members
aka just look at all the thing pronect 2025 is attacking and do the opposite
prettybunnys
in reply to baines • • •For anyone dumb like me: sunshine laws and sun down laws are very different. Sunshine for transparent governance, sun down for racist bullshit.
FishFace
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