I think it is possible to have conservative views here, but to frame them in less 'own the libs' terms.
I don't think TGB was super 'own the libs' but he occasionally did it. He would mostly just flaunt his wealth and say 'get better', 'get a job'. Nothing too radical, but I do remember the good ol days, and I'm not sure we ever got truly pardoned for those. I think the sentiment carried forward into this banwave.
I'm not saying things are super right or wrong. I am a fence sitter and a civvy this time around (or at least attempting to be). I can see the argument for not banning over the avatar. (yet).
Which makes me feel it was sort of a pre-emptive strike.
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