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The Case for Minding Your Own Business

The Art of Manliness

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Moralizing Online and the Pitfalls of Constant Outrage

Online moralizing often involves strangers policing discussions and injecting morality into everything, leading to constant moral outrage. However, being constantly outraged can hinder efforts to make the world better. Enforcing morality through anger and disgust can be self-undermining, akin to overwatering a cactus, where excessive nurturing can actually harm the plant.

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