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I disagree. Someone with these views on humanity should not have a platform. They should be shamed and shunned. They should not be an "influencer" (however minor).

Look, I grew up in a cult too (the Baptist flavor). I also grew out of it mostly unscathed. He's a grown-ass man that still believes these truly heinous things. He has not grown as person. Or addressed his ignorance. And he's never retracted or apologized for his hateful views.

Which... it's his right. He can be an asshole. But people should be informed and, like I said, he should be shunned and shamed.


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skylurk11/04/2025

No one should be shunned and shamed for their worldview.

As wrong as they may be, shunning and shaming are also wrong-headed (in my worldview).

Edit: I think it's fine to respectfully share your concerns about him though.

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