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Category Archives: Ethics
As the dust settles from Vancouver’s riots, a controversy brews. Public shaming is Vancouver’s new favourite past-time. Know a rioter? Expose that ass! But should we be doing this? Some folks have very different opinions, and the loudest voice one hears on the matter is by local professor & author Alexandra Samuel, who explains her opposition very [...]
Also posted in Current Events, Dimestore Philosophy, Facebook, internet, Society Tagged canucks riot, crowd surveillance, public shaming, Vancouver, vancouver riot, vigilante justice 35 Comments
Jul
27
2010
Hate Lives Here
Yesterday a local Vancouver paper asked a question on its Facebook page: “Do you think more could be done to combat homophobia?” In the ensuing comments, a White Pride freak — who I’m really fucking wanting to identify by name here but don’t feel like dealing with the legal hassle as a little blogger girl [...]
Also posted in Battle of the Comments, blogging, censorship, Crime, Current Events, Dimestore Philosophy, Facebook, Gay or Straight?, internet, keeping it real, Life 101, Lifestyle, Opinion (Editorial & Commentary), Politics, Society, Specifically Steff Tagged bad people, changing the world, fighting hate, hate, hate speech, homophobia, homophobic, prejudism, racism, reality, reality check, skinheads, what not to do, what's going on, white power, white pride 6 Comments
May
19
2010
The Creativity Conundrum
“Either it’ll move me or it’ll move right through me.” - Gordon Downie Lately, life dictates that I consider my creative avenues and where my priorities lie, like anyone who choses a creative life to pursue. The “money” route is easier. Always is. Paying rent’s so rewarding, never mind buying food. But I was raised [...]
Also posted in Autobiographical, blogging, Dimestore Philosophy, Journalling, Specifically Steff, writing Tagged choices, creative life, income, making money, money, money talks, why we write, writing for yourself 3 Comments
May
12
2010
Hurting Kids By Protecting Them
I actually am somewhat empathetic with the “pro” stance on this issue. People are mean. Many folks have thin skin. Protecting the weaker is what the stronger should do. But at what cost? So, when in doubt, I say educate and don’t overly interfere. Read on. _____________ Hey, I know what we should do. We should [...]
Also posted in blogging, Communication, Current Events, Dimestore Philosophy, Education, internet, keeping it real, Opinion (Editorial & Commentary), Politics, Psychology & Moods, Self-Love & Self-Esteem, Society, Steff Rants, Twitter Tagged being mean, columbine, darwinism, Education, facebook, high school, humanity, hurting each other, insensitive, mean people, orsini, protecting our children, shoes, social media, social networking, Society, strength, support, teens, Twitter, weak people, what we do 6 Comments
RANT: Entitlement & Lack of Gratitude