originally a subtoot, but really a general frustration on fedi and elsewhere
Toxic behaviour patterns don't become any less toxic just because they're attached to the (technically, morally, otherwise) "right" views.
This is something I particularly see with programmer folks insisting that they don't personally need a thing X, and therefore nobody should need a thing X. The exact value of "X" doesn't really matter.
("Windows" is probably one of the most common ones on here, but not the only one)
If you're trying to detach from toxic programmer communities - which is commendable! - then please also unlearn the toxic *behaviours*, not just the toxic *views*.
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context re: originally a subtoot, but really a general frustration on fedi and elsewhere
@joepie91@pixie.town
As an addendum - if you think someone's views are dangerous/wrong, do not start an argument.
Reporting a post/person to an authority (e.g. instance admins/police if there is a real harm) then muting and blocking is the best option.
Provide those who seek an argument no platform or justification.
Only fact-check if you must.
@joepie91 tbh leaving "X" as "X" works as well :P
originally a subtoot, but really a general frustration on fedi and elsewhere
@joepie91 Bonus points for also not posting "I've never had that problem with X" or "I don't use X and don't have that problem" type replies. They're just noise.
And sometimes, someone complaining about X is just venting, and not looking for help, advice, or a solution. So ask first if they actually want your input.
context re: originally a subtoot, but really a general frustration on fedi and elsewhere
This would originally have been a subtoot, but it seemed more constructive to point out the broader pattern, rather than highlighting the one instance I just happened to run into.
It would help nobody to treat this as an isolated case.