[dingbat]

thats a great distinction. sounds like an institutionalized version of the individual tendency to excuse poor emotional regulation with "it's just who I am, a straight shooter" b.s.

authentic (foolish) straight shooters would have no problem yelling in the upwards direction too

[btreesOfSpring]

"People who are brutally honest generally enjoy the brutality more than the honesty." --Richard Needham

[dingbat]

well as long as they are honest about enjoying the brutality i guess they are being consistent!