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by jamestc 4998 days ago
I agree. It's a pretty shallow idea. Is it a terrible thing to be "fascinated" by something that is supposedly terrible? Fascination doesn't actually necessitate a polarized reaction. And, really, exclusionary tactics/gatekeeping with opinions? These seem like awfully short-sighted solutions to a deeper problem.

And, what's more, trolls aren't hard to mobilize if provoked. Start implementing this and I wouldn't doubt seeing a small movement devoted to going the extra mile to offend people with "humane" sensibilities.