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by Matl 1021 days ago
One does not have to use/not use something to have valid criticisms of it/opinions about it [1]

1 - https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/036/647/Scr...

2 comments

Isn't that the reverse? It's against the sentiment that being a part of system means that you implicitly agree with it, and any complaints you make about it are void.
That meme doesn't further your point because the peasant is "using" society and understands the problems with it.
My point with the meme link is that you can respond to any complaint about anything with a 'gotcha' argument that's ultimately invalid.
Seems like you can similarly respond to any complaint with that meme too, which is also invalid. In reality, there is a lot more nuance than can be described by pithiness.