Impotent Virtue Signalling - eviltoast
  • 𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒏@lemmy.one
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    1 year ago

    Ooh I see what you mean, makes sense.

    Although it stifles discussion about legitimate issues involving said word, it sends a clear message “that language is not allowed here”, which might be reassuring for some users, even though the censored word or intent may still be blatantly obvious.

    • Cabrio@lemmy.worldOP
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      1 year ago

      Yeah, it’s an unfortunate case of the mods deciding the ends justifies the means, but in effect their ends are not met and the means are damaging.