Steve Rigginssteveriggins@mastodon.social
Oct 12, 2026, 3:40 PM@mergesort yeah it’s the justification that is disappointing, right up there with Marco’s Bob and Van piece.
“My support of the bad man only hurts other people” is some take.
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Joe Fabisevich :verified:mergesort@macaw.socialOct 12, 2026, 4:46 PM@steveriggins I hadn't read the Bob and Van post but I agree with what Marco is trying to say. My moral framework still places caring about all people and helping others above all — even those who hold values (political or otherwise) that are incongruent with my values. Finding ways to coexist and see the humanity in others is more important than shunning anyone who doesn't hold my beliefs — the alternative leads to a sad world. But your choice of social network is not the same class of problem.
- Steve Rigginssteveriggins@mastodon.socialOct 12, 2026, 7:27 PM
@mergesort I have people in my life that I disagree with. I don’t need to shun them and I also don’t need to say nothing. That is what I have an issue with. A lot of people don’t have the privilege like I do to just ignore things because they don’t impact me directly.
Looking the other way ain’t the answer for me, and that is what his piece felt like it was saying.
- Joe Fabisevich :verified:mergesort@macaw.socialOct 12, 2026, 7:47 PM
@steveriggins I’m pretty sure you and I actually agree, but the question is more about how and on what details.
- Steve Rigginssteveriggins@mastodon.socialOct 12, 2026, 8:49 PM
@mergesort agreed!