Matt Taibbi

Rank 32 of 47
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Score -18

The statement 'I think this is stupid also' is a response to a conversation that involves discussions about race, political fundraising, and societal issues. This qualifies as public discourse as it engages with public issues and debates about race and politics.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement 'I think this is stupid also' does not directly cause harm, but it dismisses the previous comment without providing a constructive argument. This could be seen as a minor violation of striving to do no harm with words and actions. [-1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement does not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech, but it does not respect the dignity of others by dismissing their viewpoint as 'stupid.' This is a minor violation of respecting the privacy and dignity of others. [-1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement does not promote understanding, empathy, or compassion. It dismisses the previous comment without attempting to understand or engage with it constructively. This is a significant violation of promoting understanding, empathy, and compassion. [-2]
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement does not engage in constructive criticism or dialogue. It dismisses the previous comment as 'stupid,' which is a personal attack rather than a reasoned argument. This is a significant violation of engaging in constructive criticism and dialogue. [-2]
  5. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement does not uphold the principles of free speech responsibly. While it is an expression of opinion, it does not contribute constructively to the discourse. This is a minor violation of using the platform responsibly and with integrity. [-1]