But making a strong statement about the basics covers everything, and treats every bodies dignity at the same level.
Example:
1. Treat everyone with respect, regardless of differences
2. Treat everyone’s perspectives constructively, regardless of whether you agree with them
3. Consider honing your communication skills here. Fewer posts of increasing quality helps our community here, and increases your power in life everywhere.
Or something like that
It seems clear to me that would cover gender issues, but the point is don’t bully anyone is a stronger statement
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May be wrong but I have been thinking about this topic of specific vs general ethics communication a lot lately
Someone having trouble processing what gender identities mean can still learn to treat people with respect, without having to feel like they are being told what to think.
Picking up a habit of respectful treatment of people you don’t ever understand or agree with, explicitly independent of any specifics, is important in itself.
You are probably correct in principle but I guess it's more of a practical thing. People that are bothered by respecting other peoples gender identity aren't going to be swayed by these principled arguments. It's simply more practical to just filter them with a few specific keywords and not have to deal with them, those that stay aren't likely to become a problem.
But making a strong statement about the basics covers everything, and treats every bodies dignity at the same level.
Example:
1. Treat everyone with respect, regardless of differences
2. Treat everyone’s perspectives constructively, regardless of whether you agree with them
3. Consider honing your communication skills here. Fewer posts of increasing quality helps our community here, and increases your power in life everywhere.
Or something like that
It seems clear to me that would cover gender issues, but the point is don’t bully anyone is a stronger statement
—-
May be wrong but I have been thinking about this topic of specific vs general ethics communication a lot lately
Someone having trouble processing what gender identities mean can still learn to treat people with respect, without having to feel like they are being told what to think.
Picking up a habit of respectful treatment of people you don’t ever understand or agree with, explicitly independent of any specifics, is important in itself.