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[–] jerdle_lemmy@lemmy.world -3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No, it really doesn't. It's a kludge to allow hostile humour against people you don't like, while protecting those you do, all while claiming impartiality.

[–] feedum_sneedson@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] jerdle_lemmy@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

An extra complication necessary to make something work. It's generally negative.