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Should there be public shaming?
#poll
Absolutely
Maybe yeah
Meh
Leaning towards no
Heck no
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Anonymous 14w

Yes for people in powerful roles

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Anonymous 14w

It can lead to resentment of society and the community which can then lead to violence.

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Anonymous 13w

If we learned anything from the stanford prison experiment, people will become corrupt with power. I know everyone hates due process but its better than idiots with no sign of direction trying to decide what people should be cancelled for.

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 14w

Then people will have to do better if they don’t want to be shamed

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 14w

The problem arises when the shame is permanent. The mindset that sets in is “If I am going to be punished regardless I might as well deserve it.”

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