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twobangs t1_izwyf4k wrote

This is one of those tropes that's kind of true, but then people use it as an excuse to just be a shitty person, without "overthinking" about what they're doing or the outside effects, in the form of zero personal accountability.

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nlikelyReaction t1_izxai96 wrote

Yea when it's presented superficially like this I take no stock in shit like this because emotionally dumb people will use it to justify their lack of empathy no thanks

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Datman90 t1_izydru7 wrote

“It’s easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to ask for permission”

  • some asshat that knows they had bad intentions
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mrmightypants t1_j005z3x wrote

Reminds me of “YOLO.” Was a nice idea when it meant to be adventurous, try new things, etc. Then it became an excuse to do whatever the fuck with no concern for how one’s actions affect other people.

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ulookingatme t1_j00gx5k wrote

Sounds personal. IMO, this quote has nothing to do with how you treat other people.

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