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by LightskinKanye 3424 days ago
The Tragedy of the Commons states that I am free to exploit this flaw. But we as a society should probably do something about it
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inimino 3423 days ago
No, idiot, the tragedy of the commons is a tragedy, not an ethical license.
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KirinDave 3423 days ago
You are what I am talking about.

You are part of society. Your obligation is not only to find better ways to stop it but to NOT DO IT. We are all free to make terrible choices that hurt others. That doesn't mean we're compelled to do so because, "Welp, I guess that's just how it goes."

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LightskinKanye 3422 days ago
Easy for you to say when you've had a company of yours acquired for millions.

What about those that are struggling to find a place to sleep, not give our lives up to commuting, and pay our student debts?

What about the Rights Approach to ethics? Don't I have a right to be able to eat?

What I am saying is that we as a society (but mostly the leadership of Twitter) should act to make their service not a Common ground to be exploited.

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