RE: https://corteximplant.com/@revengeday/116851394867797532

Great thread, but this post in particular really nails something I have been thinking about but haven't put into words so well: false solidarity.

There are too many spaces that turn into circular firing squads when there are differences of opinion. A disagreement on something - whether it be LLM use, licensing, complying with local laws, etc., - and people go into scorched-earth attack mode. There's no reasoned debate and compromise - just (as they put so well here) allies become judges, and there's no middle ground.

Seems worthwhile to keep in mind and consider when engaging in discussions these days. There are people who are real threats to us all, and people who really intend harm to communities, as well as profit-seekers who may not have any agenda at all but are perfectly happy to do harm if it means an extra buck in their pocket. They are the "enemy", not the people who are just trying to survive. It is literally impossible to be "perfect" in everyone's eyes right now. Keep that in mind before judging. (I will too, I'm sure I've been guilty of this as well...)