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how does it improve discourse and reduce harassment

Imo people have a right to have their words forgotten just like the real world. I know this can’t be done on the internet but sufficient effort can be made so it’s not trivial to find things people said that they’d rather people not find trivially. People dig up all sorts of things people once said just to argue points or use for harassment. It’s probably even worse for kids not being able to delete anything you’ve posted.

Common argument is screenshot. True. But it’s not 100% guaranteed everyone is always screnshotting you.

Everything from employment checks to accidents sharing of sensitive information - no reason these things should live in the open forever.

Wrote more about this in a Habla article I don’t have the link to.

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nobody 2y ago 💬 1

I respect what you’re saying here. Deletion is kinda an illusion on the Internet, but i feel what you’re saying.

The point stands though, it almost provides a false sense of security. I’m not sure it would actually contribute to solving the very real issue you mentioned.

HoloKat 2y ago 💬 1

This is the typical line of responses that I’m obviously familiar with and understand, but it’s an argument that basically says it’s all or nothing. But nothing in life is all or nothing. There are areas where improvements can be made. Saying it’s all pointless is throwing your hands up in the air and proclaiming “I can’t do it”.

nobody 2y ago 💬 1

I really do see where you’re coming from. The thing is, i very much see both sides. I know not having the delete has made me more careful, but accidents that could compromise someone do happen.

Your argument is that something is better than nothing, if i’m understanding you correctly, while #[3] ‘s argument is basically that he can’t make the guarantee that it would do the thing that the user would expect it to.

The flip side of it is also that the permanence also makes it less likely (in theory) for people to say things they might not otherwise say, while not allowing it to be deleted could cause someone to be harassed for something they regret.

You see why from my understanding of the discussion at hand, there doesn’t seem to be a “right” answer that doesn’t carry its own problems? It breaks down to a preference argument, of which side you want to err on.

I hope I have understood and articulated this well.

HoloKat 2y ago 💬 1

Yeah you get it. I’m not gonna die on this hill, or else I’d learn to code, make my own client and find cooperating relays.

I’m throwing ideas out there and if someone is receptive, they can act on them. If not, oh well.

I’m just not a fan of either or thinking where people immediate throw their hands up and have made up their minds on an issue they likely didn’t spend much time thinking about other than seeing someone they respect state something and nod in automated agreement.

I see from your response that you’ve at least given it thought.

nobody 2y ago 💬 1

I try, and I deeply appreciate the perspectives you bring to my feed. It’s one of the qualities that made me follow you.

I also agree that it’s one of the strengths of nostr, that ideas can live or die by merit. There’s plenty of ideas I haven’t seen born out yet, but I’m confident they’ll show up eventually.

HoloKat 2y ago

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