Cancel Court - Founding Principles
Why do we need a Cancel Court? Outrage that wells up in an individual can be amplified by a crowd. It is necessary to identify when that outrage is a reflexive reaction to a perceived wrong or a just reaction to an objective wrong. Cancelling is dangerous both because it is a form of mob justice but also because it aims that justice at the intangible character of the person, their intents and the contents of their heart. The results of that judging often result in silencing, shunning the person, even retroactively devaluing their thoughts, works and deeds. Characteristics of injustice Indefinite or highly subjective causes (charges or harm) - When the exact actions or words aren't cited or are cited entirely out of context, then outrage can grow unchecked The actual target of the harm is indefinite (2nd hand harm) - Often the most virilent cancelling occurs on behalf of an imagined harmed group rather than stemming from the group itself Disproportionate outrage - Was the harm loc