[dspillett]

The point is that it could happen to anyone, if their choice of connectivity arrangements make it possible, so it is a relevant concern for everyone when planning such connectivity arrangements (whether or not they care about the implications of it potentially happening to you, me, or anyone else).

[WendyTheWillow]

No, it could not happen to anyone, for a whole host of reasons…

A number that rounds to zero in the 21st century is the number of people who have been randomly cancelled. You can disagree that it is proportionate to their offense, but z e r o people were just sitting around and woke up a) in the public eye and b) were completely and entirely good people who were maligned needlessly in a permanent way.

It is in no way a real concern for 99.9999999% of people.

[dspillett]

> but z e r o people were just sitting around and woke up a) in the public eye … who were maligned needlessly

Demonstrably false. There are a significant number of individual cases I could mention off the top of my head. If you want a whole bag of them to look at in one go, read up on the NOTW “name and shame” campaign which resulted in numerous entirely spurious accusations, and actual vigilante attacks as well as legal investigations. The court of public option can be a concern for all.

> b) were completely and entirely good people

On a slightly more facetious note: if anyone claims to be absolutely 100% totally good, someone somewhere will disagree :)

There is no objective definition of good that all will agree on, and even if there are none of us are perfect our entire lives.

[WendyTheWillow]

Yeah, the fact that you can’t realize your example still rounds to zero is kind of sad, honestly.

Nobody has been cancelled randomly, and I genuinely pity people who go through life fearful such a thing could happen to them.

[dspillett]

Having had something similar (though not as serious) happen to someone I know, I very much envy your bliss.

[WendyTheWillow]

The fact that even your personal anecdote isn't "as serious" kind of proves my point...

[dspillett]

I subbed my toe today. Didn't break it. Therefore nobody ever gets a broken toe?…