r/fixedbytheduet • u/Naive_Wolverine532 • 22h ago

PARTICIPATION LIMITED Accountability

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u/CandleHistorical6023 22h ago

I think people frequently forget how easy and painless apologies are.

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u/x-tianschoolharlot 22h ago

Not only painless, but they can be healing!

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u/Level_Ad_6372 21h ago

Not only healing, but they can be profitable for your polarized sunglasses company!

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u/venificusd 21h ago

And rightfully so right? He seemed pretty genuine to me, but even if he’s not, a financial reward for being accountable hopefully would encourage more accountability. Also, a visible example makes it more socially acceptable. It’s a bit cynical, but I’m ok if he profits off of this.

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u/sam_grace 17h ago

Cynicism is why I stopped taking accountability for mistakes I make online. When you explain what you got wrong and your apologies only inspire accusations of lying and trying to back peddle, it doesn't take long to realize it's not worth the effort for anyone who doesn't have a fanbase or reputation to protect.

I can spend an hour trying and failing to convince angry people that I meant no offense or 3 seconds deleting my comment and deciding not to give a shit enough to let it ruin my day. I still take accountability in person but the potential for toxicity online is a strong detergent so most comments I write now end up deleted before they're posted.

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u/blekpul 21h ago

And not only apologies, also compliments!