First case; you cannot counter (in practice i.e. having an effect) the intolerant philosophies seen on these instances using rational argument as they do not appeal to rational thought. And because of this, not despite it, public opinion allows inhumane indignities to be acted upon marginalised demographics.

If you believe I used the term incorrectly please say so. Your phrasing comes off as you’re someone who knows a thing, and wants everyone else to know they know.

You are aware that defederating from an instance won’t stop individual users from that instance joining yours?

To be honest your view on things seems far too innocent, like paradox of tolerance manifest. What you desire is something that’s fought for and fiercely defended. The rest of the internet should serve evidence for why we can’t just have nice things.

Also did you look at the instances in question yourself?

This is a whataboutist counterpoint at best. Universities and their researchers are not a monolith.

I suppose I’ll be watching two pile of snakes pretending to be people for the duration of which this plays out.

That depends on whether the communication channel is encrypted.

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