While I understand your argument, the concern is that the moral goalposts are constantly being shifted such that an honest debate cannot be had (especially without the ability to delete). I wish that weren’t the case but it appears to be. For instance, let’s assume you said something on a social network 20 years ago that was broadly accepted by the majority. For instance, let’s say you posted something against Gay Marriage. This was largely the accepted viewpoint 20 years ago in the US, but it has become an outgroup view over time. So much so that it isn’t inconceivable that one could be prevented from gaining employment for a view held long ago assuming an presumptive employer searched for one’s social media history to ensure they were DEI compliant. This is the world we now live in, sadly.
My issue is less your point, but rather the world we currently reside in. Preventing one from having the capability to delete their posts may make people less likely to post regarding fringe opinions for fear of future consequences.
Looking forward to the book. Been preordered for a while :-)
While I understand your argument, the concern is that the moral goalposts are constantly being shifted such that an honest debate cannot be had (especially without the ability to delete). I wish that weren’t the case but it appears to be. For instance, let’s assume you said something on a social network 20 years ago that was broadly accepted by the majority. For instance, let’s say you posted something against Gay Marriage. This was largely the accepted viewpoint 20 years ago in the US, but it has become an outgroup view over time. So much so that it isn’t inconceivable that one could be prevented from gaining employment for a view held long ago assuming an presumptive employer searched for one’s social media history to ensure they were DEI compliant. This is the world we now live in, sadly.
My issue is less your point, but rather the world we currently reside in. Preventing one from having the capability to delete their posts may make people less likely to post regarding fringe opinions for fear of future consequences.
Looking forward to the book. Been preordered for a while :-)