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@everton137@social.vivaldi.net · last week

This article really hits the mark and relates to my last two reflections: "The tolerance problem of the tech scene: Taking people with you instead of lecturing them," by @kuketzblog.

https://www.kuketz-blog.de/das-toleranzproblem-der-tech-szene-menschen-mitnehmen-statt-belehren/

(Thanks for sharing, @Trifisch !)

It's in German, but I think any automatic translator on your favorite browser can do the job.

When I joined the @okfn community several years ago, I resonated with one of its principles: "Let's be pragmatic, not fanatic."

#Dialogue #OpenSource #Diday #DigitalSovereingty #Tolerance #Fediverse

everton137

@everton137@social.vivaldi.net · last week

I find it curious when people are surprised by racism, homophobia, and other forms of hate on social media, even on platforms that don't rely on them to grow.

We are still dealing with the society we have, and many people are capable of learning and changing. Civil dialogue is one of the most powerful tools we have for addressing disagreement and conflict.

If we give up on empathy and refuse to engage with perspectives that shock us, what purpose does social media serve as a space for connection?

This doesn't mean tolerating intolerance. It means making an effort to reach those who are open to reflection and growth. After all, who among us has never changed their mind?

#SocialMedia #Tolerance #Racism #HateSpeech #Dialogue #Fediverse