Agreed. I think the thing my social instincts are tracking during demon threads is precisely what is or is not entering common knowledge, which I think is in fact important.
(Edit: things entering common knowledge include changes in the social status of individuals or groups.)
Agreed, and I think this is why “This will be downvoted but.../This is an unpopular opinion but...” can actually work, because they let you broadcast your opinion without others worrying that it will become common knowledge.
Agreed. I think the thing my social instincts are tracking during demon threads is precisely what is or is not entering common knowledge, which I think is in fact important.
(Edit: things entering common knowledge include changes in the social status of individuals or groups.)
Agreed, and I think this is why “This will be downvoted but.../This is an unpopular opinion but...” can actually work, because they let you broadcast your opinion without others worrying that it will become common knowledge.