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Moderation Philosophy - On Content Removal
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I prefer the term "tolerant space".
The "paradox of intolerance" approach fits alongside the "safe space" terminology in that it assumes some natural order to things that needs to be understood and navigated.
Recontextualizing "tolerance" (the general idea) as "Tolerance" (the specific social contract) clarifies the situation: We are under no obligations to tolerate the intolerant because they have broken the reciprocal social contract of Tolerance.
A tolerant space is one where Tolerance is upheld and expected.
Well said, I do like the phrase tolerance here for the reasons you’ve outlined. I also agree that by looking at “safe spaces” it’s really putting the onus on the people who are offended as opposed to the offenders.
If you roll up to a space known for its tolerance and you can’t get a long? You are probably the problem