[zacmps]

This is the paradox of tolerance. There are a few suggested "resolutions", the most common being "tolerate everything except intolerance".

[p-e-w]

With “intolerance”, of course, being defined however the person advocating for this resolution pleases, making the outcome indistinguishable from any other form of authoritarianism.

[Forgeties79]

Can’t let perfect be the enemy of good. Generally speaking, tolerating other beliefs and opinions until it inflicts obvious harm or is itself intolerant is considered “good.”

It’s one of those things we will never get perfect but I find we generally do it well enough to continue advocating for it. The problems start when people with extremely polarized beliefs fixate on marginalized groups that are not actually causing issues (transphobia), or they find something incredibly fringe then deliberately twist it and use it for fear mongering (satanic panic). Neither is done in good faith. They’re looking for a tool to project their moral frameworks in an aggressive, invasive manner.

“Live and live” is a pretty good role of thumb to live by for most people in most cases

[p-e-w]

> “Live and [let] live” is a pretty good role of thumb to live by for most people in most cases

Absolutely nobody follows that rule. People just disagree on what is acceptable to inflict upon others with violence.

[Forgeties79]

Idk I have managed to live my whole life without inflicting violence on others. Literally never been in a physical altercation.

[p-e-w]

Well, presumably you outsource the job of inflicting violence to others, like most people do. Voting for pretty much any political candidate is equivalent to doing so.

[Forgeties79]

And every time you use hackernews you’re contributing to the climate crisis in some form or other. These kinds of comments are not productive.