Apparently, free speech has an unspoken rule in today’s
civil society, not just on social media. Folks will allow you to speak freely
as long as you agree with them, and you don’t dare withhold admiration. So,
maintaining your good relations will oblige you to lose your objectivity
sometimes – there’s almost zero room for differing views, no matter how
informed your take is.
For my part, I say miss me with that mindless wagon already.
If that makes me unreliable, all well and good, but if you’re just being
difficult to deal with, ‘falow faata France!’ Now here’s some voluntary advice:
When people talk or are being quoted by people to you, and
your feelings get hurt, it’s only fair to find out, get the facts straight, ask
for context if need be, but don’t jump and judge intent. Learn to get rid of
that ‘I will side with whatever the heck you say unless it is about me’ kinda
attitude - it evinces straight up narcissism. And to rise above it, be empty of
prejudice when you listen, and let not your pride kill your rapport with
people.
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