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Originally Posted by Sliver
"Calling out" these idiots is the outrage version of "raising awareness," except worse because at least raising awareness does nothing. Calling out this company embarrassed like two guys (that probably got an encouraging message of support for every complaint they received), but it cast our industry in a negative light and reinforced stereotypes that hurt us all. Calling them out had the exact opposite effect you'd want if your goal was to see Alberta energy succeed.
I think social media users need to know when to STFU these days, too. It's part of using these platforms responsibly. If you see something you don't like, there is nothing stopping you from shaking your head and moving on with your day. You don't have to post it, especially when posting it will have the opposite effect of your intended outcome.
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no, calling these people out as albertans who aren't peice of garbage rednecks is exactly what needs to be done instead of sweeping it under the rug like some kind of racist uncle you never want to be in public with