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I’m ambivalent about it in general, but curious in this case specifically.


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I’m not entirely sure, maybe I will do that someday, but I’m certainly not comfortable with the idea. And I find it interesting how normal that is and how people don’t seem to think it’s a big deal.

Depends who you ask. I have no problem with it, and I suspect plenty of others feel the same way.

It’s a sensitive subject for some, I think.

It isn't as far as I am concerned, but it might upset some people.

If you polled me, the answer would be no. I'm not exactly unhappy about it either, but I'm conflicted enough about it that it's not something I will do to another.

Yeah, that's basically how I feel about it. I'm sure not everyone agrees, and I certainly don't mean to pass judgment. I'm just saying that I, personally, would feel weird about doing so.

Is there anyone at all who doesn’t feel extremely uncomfortable with this development?

It’s generally frowned upon.

It's controversial. It could be good or bad, depending on your culture and opinions.

That's a telling point. Yet, I still feel uncomfortable with the idea.

I see -- I can understand how that might be a concern. I'm not sure it's really a valid moral issue, but I can certainly imagine it bothering people.

Do you find this problematic?

Why do you think that is? It doesn’t bother me, and I’m genuinely curious why you (and I’m sure others) might feel that way.

I don't know if that is really morally objectionable either.

I understand this is probably an uncomfortable topic, but I’d love to hear more from you on this.

Partly, but when I posited that, some time ago, it drew a fair bit of ire.

It's also something emotional. I grew up overseas, so I guess it never happened for me, so I sort of stand to the side, bemused.


I'm not necessarily opposed to it, but I'm overly cautious about it. Which drastically reduces my chances of forming deep connections, given how hard it can be even for those that are eager for it.

Am I the only one who feels uneasy about stuff like this? I can't quite figure out why.

It is not OK in either sense, IMO.
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