“The Most Important Element”

Ethical discipline is the most important element in the Code of Positive Trolls and in my work. And I try to stick rigidly to that. Obviously I fail a lot, but that’s my aspiration and what people pointed out. I try to make up for that. For me, the memes or the ends do not justify the memes.

Source: Podcast: Alaska trolls and how to use the Timeline of Emotions

Understanding that any activity of body, speech or mind, which engages emotions, is trolling. In short? ‘Ethical Discipline’ as 1 of 6 elements in the Code of Positive Trolls means that ends don’t justify means. Means of conveying insight MUST not be concealed, for example.

Source: Counter Disinfolklore

The author’s personal commitment: “I try to stick rigidly to that. Obviously I fail a lot.” This is not a standard of perfection but of aspiration. The principle is absolute — ends never justify means, means of conveying insight must not be concealed — but the practice acknowledges human fallibility.

← Previous: The Core Principle: Usually, It’s a Lie | Back to Tool 8: Right | Next: The Standard: Post-WWII Legal Order →