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OldBaldy1701E

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33. "It's up to all of us to ensure it doesn't."

Wed May 6, 2026, 08:10 AM

12 hrs ago

And, that can be done without personally attacking people, their intellect, their lives, their locations, etc.

Or, are you really suggesting that we just go all in and gang pile on anyone who happens to post something that is false, but they did so innocently?

Again, that is more in line with the other side.

I don't see the need for that. I am concerned that some others do.

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