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chrisjj

> Somebody who protests violently is still a protester

Somebody who uses violence is not necessarily a protester at all.

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Violence is a valid form of protest, especially in the context of violent oppression.

The appropriateness of violence in the context of AI companies can be debated.

But invalidating violence as a means of protest entirely is naive and silly.

> But invalidating violence as a means of protest entirely is naive and silly.

I agree. Also silly is thinking "Somebody who uses violence is not necessarily a protester at all." means that.

You're right. my b. I was a silly goose and misinterpreted

We'd probably agree then that this guy could simply have been an assassin.

I wouldn't go that far. Assassin is giving the kid too much credit. Arsonist I think would be more appropriate. Maybe 'terrorist' under the strict definition of someone using terror as a means to influence policy. Otherwise an enthusiastic anti-AI activist

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