[wmj]

> If someone points out a subtle-ism it seems like it would be fine to ask for clarification and/or additional concrete examples.

Or to reject the accusation. That's also fine. It's fine especially when the accusation is absolute and utter bullshit.

If you think your accusation has merit, see me in court.

[davorak]

> If you think your accusation has merit, see me in court.

This makes me think you are not talking about lightweight social rules at private institution.

[wmj]

There's nothing the least bit lightweight about shaming and defaming someone of illegal behavior, while denying them the right to defend themselves.

[davorak]

I would bet $100 to $10 that the article is not trying to describe any form of illegal behavior with the term subtle-ism.

[wmj]

It most certainly is.

Shaming and defaming someone of a crime that they didn't commit, and mobbing them out of their right to defend themselves publicly (the school's policy amounts to collusion with the shamer/defamer) is most certainly illegal.