points by mh- 3 days ago | 0 comments
Unless you've been very careful to only surround yourself with people who share your exact views, you probably do know some. They just don't speak up, because: what's the point debating it with you?
[–] Freedom2 3 days ago
I think this point is most accurate. I know a few pro-Flock people - most are either working for a YC company or are in the process of their application.
[–] BoxwoodSeed 3 days ago
I've got no opinion on Flock, but I certainly agree that it is a lot easier to affirm the world view of fundamentalists than to debate them in real life. Especially since they tend to get aggressive and are vindictive long-term.
No matter what it is, if the other party holds the strict belief that they can't be wrong, I avoid to debate them privately.
[–] majorchord 2 days ago
> I've got no opinion on Flock
And this attitude is exactly why they get away with it.
[–] slowin 3 days ago
The vast majority of people are not pro-techno fascism and mass surveillance. I think you'd have to work very hard to find that kind of person. People on the left and the right are very united in their hatred of spy cams.
[–] xboxnolifes 3 days ago
I find it very easy to find people who support systems marketed as empowering police to better catch criminals.
[–] nkrisc 3 days ago
[–] zmgsabst 3 days ago
For example, community supported agriculture programs cross traditional political boundaries.
[–] Zigurd 3 days ago
[–] CGMthrowaway 1 day ago
[–] BeetleB 3 days ago
35% of Democrats are pro-Flock.
54% of Republicans.
If someone doesn't know a pro-Flock person, he/she is living in a bubble. Agreed with the first responder: You likely know multiple people, but they're scared to reveal themselves.