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I see so many bizarre messages, disconnected from whatever context their author was thinking of. I don't think I reliably recognise when one is a subtoot.
@evan
Yes, but only if you have something meaningful to contribute or want to support the author. A “nomention” or “subtoot” usually refers to a conflict situation. And you should think carefully about whether you understand the conflict and actually have something to contribute.
@evan yes, but only if you reply in the form of a subtoot. It's subtoots all the way down
@evan
I normally think of a "subtoot" as a post about a specific behavior or opinion you want to criticize, but you've avoided pointing fingers or naming names because you don't want to pick a fight, you just want to express the criticism.
If you think it's about you, you might just have a guilty conscience. So I say "no". Don't reply. Or if you must, keep it abstract (about this hypothetical person).
If you are *named* (even if not tagged), that's different. That's potentially defamatory, and you have a right to defend yourself.
Wow, this poll is fascinating.
@evan "should" is a little strong. "You may" is where I'd go with it. Because of that I said "Yes, but".
RE: https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/@grahamperrin/117162453645898067
@evan ah, I would have voted differently if I had read this first. My bad. I never heard of sub-toots before today.
If it's possible to reply to something, then – logically – there's no reason to refrain. Public is public and if you can, be nice.
Quoted here: a recent sub-toot. I refrained from addressing the poster because IMHO the opening post lacked respect.
