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All because they're terrified that the next woman they leer at might not have been born with the genitals they expected.
Is that why you're so obsessed with your neighbors kid? Or do they even exist?
What they're doing to children is some of the worst things you could imagine doing to a child. The children don't know better, and the adults the allow it all seem to basically be borderline insane/gay themselves too.
But instead of arguing with him, getting angry with him, expressing sorrow for his kid, or even acknowledging him and agreeing to disagree about their parenting methods, you keep talking about your imaginary neighbor.
You are getting so wrapped up in your talking points that you're forgetting to tell a believable story or have believable reactions.
And no, I didn't respond to that guy. Because you're right, I do think he's doing/did a terrible thing. So instead of harping on him for something it's too late to even change, I let it go. Just like I do/did for my neighbor. I've helped that guy with his car twice over the last two years (tire rope plug, battery, small fluid checks), and didn't mention that evil stupid shit he did/allowed his kid to do or go through.
I rather argue this shit out with people that can change, not with the few specific people so deep you'll never change their mind.
Why is Hacker News not a place where one can blanketly assume good faith?
Why is social media infested with bots, trolls and AI?
What is the dead internet theory?
Instead of just /watching/ a neighbor, you could /be/ a neighbor and get to know them. You might feel differently about your preconceptions when you actually know the human.
They have to convince themselves they've done the right thing, because the alternative is horrifying.