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phoenix1984 t1_jdn5iid wrote

Reply to comment by VaccumSaturdays in Xcel Energy to power down Monticello nuclear plant early after more radioactive water leaks out by VaccumSaturdays

So you’re concerned that a thing that hasn’t happened yet, in a reactor that is already in the process of being shut down, will happen. Ok, probably not first place of concern but a degree of paranoia when it comes to nuclear safety is a good thing. Yay for good intentions. Sounding the alarm over things that don’t matter hurts your ability to keep people safe.

If something bad does happen, but if you’ve been overreacting about the things that don’t matter, nobody will listen/care. It hurts not only your own credibility but people’s impression of the dangers of radiation in general. If you are legit worried about nuclear safety, then clearly communicating accurate information is priority #1. This post and your comments until now do none of that. They make the people who believe you less safe. You are doing harm. That’s why I’m hung up on this.

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VaccumSaturdays OP t1_jdnlp1n wrote

The definition is “gaslighting” ☝️

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phoenix1984 t1_jdntkw4 wrote

Another great example is calling anything you disagree with gaslighting. It destroys the meaning and hurts people’s ability to accurately call it out when it actually happens.

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VaccumSaturdays OP t1_jdoro25 wrote

A classic case of Double Gaslighting ☝️

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phoenix1984 t1_jdorwxo wrote

Next up, triple secret gaslighting! So you’re just done saying anything relevant or substantive now then, huh?

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So you're going to scare people who don't know any better, and then block anyone who calls you out on it. Preying on people's ignorance and fears for karma. Cool.

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VaccumSaturdays OP t1_jdosf0y wrote

Remember earlier when I said you don’t give a shit, but others do? Bye, bye.

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