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by titanomachy 317 days ago
“Communities”, broadly, can do whatever they like. Someone who was consistently starting shit stopped getting invited to my friend group’s rotating Sunday night dinner. They certainly didn’t break any laws, we just decided we didn’t want to spend our evenings arguing. I don’t even remember if there was a discussion. If they make amends they will probably get invited back.

“Communities censuring people for problematic behavior” has been an important human behavior since way before we had states and laws.
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bsder 317 days ago
There is a vast difference between "We quit inviting you to Sunday night dinner." and "We made so much grief that you lost your job."

Presumption of innocence is a cornerstone of society since at least Roman times and is recognized as a fundamental right by the UN.

If you cost me my ability to make a living, I should be able to take you to court for damages.

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lelanthran 317 days ago
I don't see the relevance of your comment.

> “Communities censuring people for problematic behavior” has been an important human behavior since way before we had states and laws.

That's not what we're talking about here, though. We aren't talking about voluntarily ending out association with someone, the specific context is about forming a group and going after someone.

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