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On a micro level, how do we build a culture of empathy here on BFP?
One thought I have is that it is important when we post that we think that any member could be reading the post and how will they feel after reading it if they are, for example,
400 pounds
Chinese
Muslim
homeless
elderly
a parent of a differently abled child
etc. etc.
In other words, I think it's important to have empathy for every single member of our site by not assuming that everyone is like us and showing sensitivity towards readers we don't know anything about every time we post. This goes for posting a joke, a rant, or making a statement to all (i.e. considering whether it really fits "all").
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