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But doesn't a civil society benefit from discussion on topics rather than ignorance of them?

Because as far as I'm concerned safe spaces only promote ignorance, one sided narratives, and echo chambers.

America, during the red scare, was a "safe space" for capitalism. Even so much as agreeing with a socialist or communist idea would get you publicly denounced at the least, and jailed at the most.

Safe spaces are private communities for people who can't handle alternative views.

A site-wide harassment ban is one thing. A site-wide "safe space" is entirely different.




> But doesn't a civil society benefit from discussion on topics rather than ignorance of them?

Discussion, yes. Absolutely.

Shouting matches? Not so much.




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