I have the option to become a serial killer as a lifestyle, but I choose not to, because I'm not deranged.
Likewise, the option to be a Nazi is there, for most people. But most people choose not to be a Nazi, because they aren't deranged. Acknowledging that Nazis exist and are somewhere on the political spectrum is not inherently validating Nazism.
The problem comes about when people, and especially the community moderators, try to treat all the options as equally valid.
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pcm validates naziism as just another option compared to libertarian socialism. it has always had this problem.
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Jesus Christ. please don't let my most upvoted comment be in pcm. amen.
I have the option to become a serial killer as a lifestyle, but I choose not to, because I'm not deranged.
Likewise, the option to be a Nazi is there, for most people. But most people choose not to be a Nazi, because they aren't deranged. Acknowledging that Nazis exist and are somewhere on the political spectrum is not inherently validating Nazism.
The problem comes about when people, and especially the community moderators, try to treat all the options as equally valid.
Who cares about Reddit?
Oh, just reminiscing, really.