Facebook wasn’t a great place for political discussion when I left two years ago. I think it’s gotten worse since, actually. I’ve actually lamented here before that the political exchange on Facebook is a dangerous one because, above and beyond the risk of damaged personal relationships, it carries with it the illusion that you’ve actually … Read more
There are no “safe spaces.” They don’t exist. I know some of you don’t need to hear that. Actually, I hope that far more of you than I realize don’t need to hear that. If that’s you, then I’m not talking to you. But if you think a “safe space” free of “offensive” or “hurtful” … Read more
I’ve not looked too deeply into the precise origin of the notion that plain red cup wrappers instead of red cup wrappers with snowflakes are an attack on Christmas, but I’ve picked up enough here and there to be satisfied that it’s not as presented. It’s viral marketing, or a joke, or something similar. The … Read more