@author_matthewflagler: What does it really mean to create a community where “everyone is welcome”? After coming across a quote comparing wolves and sheep, I realized the conversation isn’t really about the wolves at all. It’s about the sheep—the people who quietly stop participating when hostility, harassment, and intimidation become normal. This video explores why healthy communities don’t happen by accident, why moderation isn’t the same as censorship, and why social justice is ultimately about protecting the conditions that allow everyone’s voice to be heard—not just the loudest ones. I’d love to hear your thoughts. Where do you think the balance lies between open dialogue and protecting the people who participate in it? #socialjustice #community #criticalthinking #inclusion #humanrights

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thenerd386
TheNerd 🇨🇦 :
we've been taught to be quiet and walk away from people like this. it's not right but that's what we were taught
2026-08-06 16:46:27
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carleton_2010
carleton_2010 :
That’s why it is also so important for the ones who aren’t targeted need to stand up to the bullies
2026-08-11 12:29:15
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w_rabbitt
White_Rabbitt_🇨🇦🧙‍♂️ :
Thinking about this makes me realize how many other situations are affected by this concept and why "the bullies in the room", so to speak, end up seeming to be the majority. They only seem this way because they are the only ones left speaking.
2026-08-06 14:43:45
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humanmegaphone
Christine Starzomski :
🔥🔥🔥Yes!!!! This is why ignoring the separatists and racists no longer works. These people need to be shamed back under a rock. People need to start speaking out 🔥🔥🔥
2026-08-06 19:14:59
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keyahosakitan
wapikehew :
💯💯💯very well explanation!!true words!!Thank you Matthew!!keep up the great work!!💯💯💯🥰🥰🥰💪💪💪
2026-08-06 14:12:01
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pdulai56
pdulai56 :
You are blessed with knowledge and speaking skills. Keep up the good work, Thanks
2026-08-07 14:33:51
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steph19008
Iam-JaneDoe :
You always have great posts, thanks for all you do
2026-08-06 20:26:03
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kdgameoflife
Kdgameoflife :
Good point
2026-08-08 17:17:04
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travisfrederuck
Frederick :
yes and sheep are the only animal that dont have a leader . unless they have a shepherd
2026-08-08 14:16:28
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resingirl
Cynfullarts.ca🇨🇦 :
good points
2026-08-06 15:50:57
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basebrat66
Sandra B 🇨🇦 :
This was such a great video. Thank you. It really created some thoughtful consideration for me. I’ve always been keen to advocate for those being targeted, yet this is another aspect I hadn’t thought enough about. Thx 🙏
2026-08-08 11:57:40
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dirtmoredirt
dirt more dirt :
NAILED IT !!!!!!! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
2026-08-09 05:54:06
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kenwhytock
Ken Whytock :
Thanks for this.
2026-08-14 12:32:35
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danmonk1
Danmonk1 :
Totally agree
2026-08-07 10:39:48
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daniel.horvath461
Daniel Horvath :
Aho!!
2026-08-07 15:01:55
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lealemky
Lea🇨🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🇺🇦 :
we have to speak up!
2026-08-07 18:41:32
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anitagodin2
cometcanada8 :
Ignoring the loud ones doesn't work. We need to stand up and be heard. If we all do this the loud ones will leave.
2026-08-06 21:22:50
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artwismer1
Art :
Good point!
2026-08-08 17:26:46
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davido208
David O. :
well put keep it going.
2026-08-06 20:31:23
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older_crankier
older_crankier 🇨🇦 :
I find myself getting having less tolerance for stupidity. I do refuse to get drawn into ridiculous arguments now though.
2026-08-07 13:46:55
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arianatanirau2
Ari :
Agree wholeheartedly with you
2026-08-06 23:19:51
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dennism829
moosemonkey :
yes that's a good thought
2026-08-06 20:33:29
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technicallyweb3
Technically Web3 :
I have almost never used the block button because I don't back down. Does that make me a wolf? The same kind of person that scares sheep away? Is the fact that I'm fighting for sheep lost because I'm being just as aggressive towards them as they are towards others?
2026-08-06 20:11:47
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byhugodotcom
byHugoDotCom 🇨🇦 :
Yup, good sentiment, but how to make it happen when it comes to make someone (or as most often the
2026-08-10 04:17:08
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lindams50
lindams 🇨🇦#Ffab💜 :
Respectful is the operative word.
2026-08-07 03:41:02
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