Comment by whstl
7 hours ago
Nope. Actions that harm social bonds, judging that shames, excludes, or hurts is antisocial even if many people do it.
Also this post has the classic logical error of assuming that because something is a certain way, it should be that way.
> Reality doesn't care about good or bad
Likewise: What you call "social truths" are real in that they shape behavior and consequences, but they’re conventions, not objective moral facts, and they can be unjust or oppressive.
>judging that shames, excludes, or hurts is antisocial even if many people do it.
That's a modern dellusion.
Sociology (and common wisdom) tells us that judgment "that shames, excludes, or hurts" is necessary for the development of morality, social cohesion, and cooperation.
Note: not any random judgment "that shames, excludes, or hurts" has this possitive role, but plenty of judgements that "shame, exclude, or hurt", meaning that judgement that "shames, excludes, or hurts" is a useful social tool.
And there is nothing positive or productive about the kind of judgement I'm talking about.
What kind are you talking about?
Refusing to be an asshole to someone being an asshole just enables them being an asshole.
Refusing to judge if someone is being an asshole, ensures that someone being an asshole will see no consequences for being an asshole.
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