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by codegladiator 2449 days ago
Bullies bully when they know they can get away with it (so does criminals). I just fail to follow your narrative.

I would alternatively suggest to make the punishment severe and make sure bullies can't get away with it.
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dangerface 2448 days ago
> Bullies bully when they know they can get away with it (so does criminals).

If they are facing reparations like rehabilitation they got caught.

> I would alternatively suggest to make the punishment severe and make sure bullies can't get away with it.

Harsher punishments do not deter people from committing crimes [0]

I get the sentiment but if you want results you got to face the reality.

[0] https://www.amnestyusa.org/a-clear-scientific-consensus-that...

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pdpi 2449 days ago
The question you're not asking is "why are people engaging in these behaviours?"

You don't have to deter people from engaging in bad behaviour if those people don't feel motivated to engage in those behaviours in the first place.

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jacobush 2449 days ago
They get motivated when their peers condone it. You and I are the bully. We just need the “right” environment.
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zozbot234 2449 days ago
Peers who condone bullying are probably being manipulated into doing so, by someone with narcissistic traits who is skilled at whipping up hate towards the intended victims. It's not a normal attitude at all, it's very much a red flag that something quite nasty is going on.
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jacobush 2448 days ago
It’s very common and very natural. We all try to find our in- and by extension, out-group.

Narcissists just make the problem much, much worse.

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