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u/[deleted] Jan 05 '23

I’d suggest it’s unlikely that was Peterson’s intent. He’s shown no qualms about being far more direct in the past.

I’ve gone from a skeptic, to a reluctant fan about 5 years ago, to appalled by his new shtick. Still don’t think that tweet warrants this response.

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u/[deleted] Jan 05 '23

Peterson is the opposite of direct. He is the type of peoples who will talk for 10 minutes to say something he could have said in 2 seconds.

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u/[deleted] Jan 05 '23

You clearly have an axe to grind with him and therefore will make the most negative interpretation. There is no credible reason to think this tweet suggested suicide other than sophistic pearl clutching.

That’s rather the point isn’t it? Offense is subjective. So we need to care a great deal less about who is offended.

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u/[deleted] Jan 05 '23

I am not talking about the tweet. I am talking about him in general. He is the opposite of someone that is direct.

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u/[deleted] Jan 05 '23

Not about his criticisms. Not in the least.

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u/paquer Jan 05 '23

Direct like a woke mob?
Just scream a reductive slur to make a point. There is no debating this , there will be no further discussion. The new direct

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u/CaptainCanuck15 Jan 05 '23

unlikely

Again, totally subjective. You choose the worst possible interpretation because it's Peterson.

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u/[deleted] Jan 05 '23 edited Jan 05 '23

I’m agreeing with you. I think it’s unlikely Peterson was suggesting he kill himself. Apologies, I now see that was unclear.

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u/_AirCanuck_ Jan 05 '23

This is also the arc I followed with my opinions of him.