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Arkouda@lemmy.ca ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

So, should they NOT be an ally for the marginalized?

Show me where I said this.

Sure, there will always be toxic people virtue signaling for attention, but it’s not any less toxic to shame someone when they are legitimately trying to help.

This is about a very specific example, i.e. going back in time to “do it right this time”, and I can assert with a high degree of certainty that any random “privileged” person leaving our current time would not be up to the task of helping those causes.

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Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
Realistically, yes, I don’t think one more person would make a huge difference and change the world any sooner. But calling someone toxic for wanting to try does not feel helpful for anyone.

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- Arkouda@lemmy.ca ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
  
  But calling someone toxic for wanting to try does not feel helpful for anyone.
  
  Show me where I called someone toxic.
  
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  - Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
    While this idea has good intentions, the “privileged savior” is a toxic one.
    
    And I’m done with this. Have a great day.
    
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    Arkouda@lemmy.ca ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
    Notice how I said “idea” and not “person”.
    
    No need to act offended over your misunderstanding. Check your emotions before engaging people in the future.
    
    Take care.
    
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