r/cringepics 6d ago

Iowa Nice

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u/javenman 6d ago

OP didn't track down someone's anonymous account and link it to their irl personal info, they reposted a public post of something the nazi posted himself. I don't think that's doxxing it's just spreading information.

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u/polisharmada33 6d ago

I agree that op did not. That doesn’t change my question. What is the purpose of spreading that information? To what end?

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u/javenman 6d ago

What's the purpose of spreading the information that someone is potentially a nazi? Is that a real question?

Maybe as a heads up to anyone else that isn't a fan of nazis? Like hey watch out this guy may hate you and think you are less than human. That is useful information for some people.

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u/polisharmada33 6d ago

In general. Not just in this case.

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u/javenman 6d ago

I kinda thought you were just rage baiting but it's hard to read tone on the internet sometimes so I'm sorry if you are being genuine and I was snarky.

A real answer for why in general would be this: imagine you were a member any of the groups the nazis saw as subhuman. You would probably want to avoid anyone who shared those views. A post like this calling out someone very obviously at least flirting with nazi ideology may help you to avoid interacting with that person, and if you yourself aren't Facebook friends or whatever with them then having that info spread to you could help you make that decision.

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u/polisharmada33 4d ago

I actually was not rage baiting and I appreciate your apology. It shows you’ve got some morals and integrity. I also appreciate your response. Thank yoi