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submitted 5 months ago by CraigOhMyEggo@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] iii@mander.xyz 19 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Option 3: I remember I don't have to take sides?

[–] undefined@lemmy.hogru.ch 5 points 5 months ago

I’m a master of not taking sides and it’s very easy to do: just keep your mouth shut.

[–] howrar@lemmy.ca 10 points 5 months ago

If you don't know enough to pick a side, then don't. If the topic comes up, take that opportunity to learn something.

[–] Postmortal_Pop@lemmy.world 6 points 5 months ago

"Does this have anything to do with me?"

Most cases, the answer is no and I simply have to not care about it.

[–] theywilleatthestars@lemmy.world 5 points 5 months ago

I just ignore it until either things become clear or it blows over

[–] robot_dog_with_gun@hexbear.net 5 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

geopolitics or office bullshit?

and what does "siding with" entail? are you giving them money? guns? or just posting your approval to an audience with no power over the situation?

[–] mrcleanup@lemmy.world 5 points 5 months ago

Look for kindness. Look for a group trying to build something for others, not just tear something down or personal gain.

[–] los_chill@programming.dev 4 points 5 months ago

Kindness > assholes usually works for me if I can't take the time to learn all the nuances but feel like I want to form an opinion.

[–] _haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.works 4 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

I don't typically take sides unless one is very clearly in the wrong or one makes the very regrettable choice of fucking with me after being warned.

[–] ocean@lemmy.selfhostcat.com 3 points 5 months ago

Just don’t choose a side. That’s how I view topics on China, I seek the truth but I recognize state propaganda on both sides.