Hi Maren! I know absolutely nothing about the intersection between veganism and indigenous people, so there’s not much I can say about that, but I do know a little about arguing on the internet😄
I think this is the problem:
“maybe with a little bit too much spice, but nothing outright rude, and certainly nothing personal.”
Hi Maren! I know absolutely nothing about the intersection between veganism and indigenous people, so there’s not much I can say about that, but I do know a little about arguing on the internet😄
I think this is the problem:
“maybe with a little bit too much spice, but nothing outright rude, and certainly nothing personal.”
I have a standing policy of being as diplomatic as possible in my first comment to somebody I disagree with. Most people don’t like being told their wrong, or even that they’ve missed something. And if you couple that with a little “spice”, you’re probably in for a hard time. And if you’ve got their back up enough, apologising after the fact often won’t make any difference. As they say, you never get a second chance to make a first impression.
After that, the identity politics stuff is just an excuse. Especially if you have a good point, it’s easier to just discredit you for something unrelated. If it were me, they’d say you’re not Indian. Or you’re not a vegan. Or you have no experience. Or whatever.
Lots of people who claim to be anti identity politics will leap to it if it helps them win an argument. It’s a reflection of their inability to argue the facts. So try not to take it too personally. And watch the spice😁
Hi Maren! I know absolutely nothing about the intersection between veganism and indigenous people, so there’s not much I can say about that, but I do know a little about arguing on the internet😄
I think this is the problem:
“maybe with a little bit too much spice, but nothing outright rude, and certainly nothing personal.”
I have a standing policy of being as diplomatic as possible in my first comment to somebody I disagree with. Most people don’t like being told their wrong, or even that they’ve missed something. And if you couple that with a little “spice”, you’re probably in for a hard time. And if you’ve got their back up enough, apologising after the fact often won’t make any difference. As they say, you never get a second chance to make a first impression.
After that, the identity politics stuff is just an excuse. Especially if you have a good point, it’s easier to just discredit you for something unrelated. If it were me, they’d say you’re not Indian. Or you’re not a vegan. Or you have no experience. Or whatever.
Lots of people who claim to be anti identity politics will leap to it if it helps them win an argument. It’s a reflection of their inability to argue the facts. So try not to take it too personally. And watch the spice😁