The other week, there was a small battle on the internet between two web service founders. At this point, I do not care about the topic of the battle anymore. These battles happen more often than not. I don’t necessarily have a solution on it, but I do have some words, mainly because it’s none of my business, so why not. 

Both founders historically are pretty good people as far as I can see, I have seen nothing but impartial kindness and well-thought-out discussions on things of controversy from both.  Neither I would call a bad person. And note, there are multiple things both support that I adamantly disagree with, and I still think they are good people. 

So, what pains me is the outrage specifically at one of them, who again seems to me to be almost too nice and civil. How could someone think he is a bad person, let alone abandon his platform because they feel so strongly about it. The virtue signaling drives me nuts to be honest. Let alone the bragging of their virtue, trying to show the world what good people they are. 

Hell, maybe they are good people, then again, I am sure most of them are and in their own way mean well. I cannot argue that. But soon there is going to be a small island somewhere of all the people who are too easily offended, triggered, feeling unsafe, etc.. all isolated from the rest of the world. 

I’m not saying people should be mistreated or that they should not feel safe. I very much hope everyone feels fairly comfortable and safe.  But the truth is, there will always be disagreement and discord amongst peoples, and I know three things to be true. One, running doesn’t help anything. Number two, you nor I are right all the time. Three, there is a ton of gray area everywhere we all need to learn to maneuver through. 

Now that I have said all this and most likely may be targeted for internet oblivion I will go back to my day to day, love you all, please chill out. 

Cheers!