Safe space

[doneforlife]

Can someone explain what is meant by "safe space"? I have come across this term few times now. What I understand is we are putting forth our opinion and it may at times not align with others . Does it mean, they will find out my whereabouts and beat me up ? I am ok with someone not accepting my view points and putting across strong points to negate it. Debate is most welcome. So what exactly is "safe space".

 

[amnesia999]

Merriam-Webster sez: "Safe space (noun). A place ... intended to be free of bias, conflict, criticism, or potentially threatening actions, ideas, or conversations." As it pertains to this forum, it's a place where you can talk about CTB, why you want to CTB, how you feel, etc. without kicking you around. So it's supposed to be the opposite of "finding out your whereabouts and beating you up." It's supposed to be a place where you'll find support. YMMV.

 

[AmericanMary]

I hate the term safe space.
It should be replaced with safer space.

You can't ever guarantee someone else's actions.

But the idea is to create an area that is more welcoming to a certain group of people. A lot of people do it with LGBTQI communities.

My university had a floor of a building for people in the lgbt community and allies. They called it a safe space. Essentially, be who you are and we won't judge you.

Also a thing in kink communities. A lot of mental health stuff.

In terms of SaSu, I would assume the vision is to create an area where you can freely talking about how you feel and CTB, without judgment from others, criticism, fear of police intervention, etc. however, be careful on how you post on here. It is the internet and people suck.

 

[TransilvanianHunger]

intended to be free of bias

Funny that Merriam-Webster says this. Safe spaces are inherently biased. That is kind of the point, really. They're biased in one direction, and opposing ideas and views are not welcome. If I go to a "pineapple belongs on pizza" safe space, it has a pro-pineapple view and I can reasonably expect it to be free of heathens who say otherwise.

 

[locked*n*loaded]

I think you're pretty safe here to post your opinions and debate ideas. Just do it in a non-attacking kind of way. I don't see how anyone could find your exact whereabouts and beat you up. I can't even see someone having the inclination to even take such extreme measures. There are some really controversial topics discussed in this forum, and everyone has their own opinions, so, sometimes, discussions can be "boisterous", let's say, but, for the most part, everyone remains fairly civil. You can disagree with someone without being disagreeable, know what I mean?

 

[amnesia999]

If I go to a "pineapple belongs on pizza" safe space, it has a pro-pineapple view and I can reasonably expect it to be free of heathens who say otherwise.

I'm willing to make an exception to the "safe space" rule for anyone who likes pineapple on pizza.

 

[TransilvanianHunger]

I'm willing to make an exception to the "safe space" rule for anyone who likes pineapple on pizza.

 

[doneforlife]

I think you're pretty safe here to post your opinions and debate ideas. Just do it in a non-attacking kind of way. I don't see how anyone could find your exact whereabouts and beat you up. I can't even see someone having the inclination to even take such extreme measures. There are some really controversial topics discussed in this forum, and everyone has their own opinions, so, sometimes, discussions can be "boisterous", let's say, but, for the most part, everyone remains fairly civil. You can disagree with someone without being disagreeable, know what I mean?

Ok. Thanks for the clarification. Recently I saw a post which was asking for "only female " safe space. Also , I have seen posts where people say that police have reached them out to ask about their well being after sasu posts. So I got a bit confused.

 

[Ash]

Funny that Merriam-Webster says this. Safe spaces are inherently biased. That is kind of the point, really. They're biased in one direction, and opposing ideas and views are not welcome. If I go to a "pineapple belongs on pizza" safe space, it has a pro-pineapple view and I can reasonably expect it to be free of heathens who say otherwise.

Thank the Lord that's not in the terms and conditions for this particular website

 

[locked*n*loaded]

Thank the Lord that's not in the terms and conditions for this particular website

Pineapple hater, are we?

 

[Ash]

Pineapple hater, are we?

I don't believe in devils and wotnot but if they and hell do exist, that's where pineapples originated.

 

[lamargue]

safe spaces are incredibly dangerous. they are like hospices which hold the considerate burden of trying to eliminate bad actors. the desire to infiltrate and wreak havoc on that inner cloister of the internet is sufficient reason for being skeptical of the idea entirely

 

[Ash]

safe spaces are incredibly dangerous. they are like hospices which hold the considerate burden of trying to eliminate bad actors. the desire to infiltrate and wreak havoc on that inner cloister of the internet is sufficient reason for being skeptical of the idea entirely

Er, come again?

 

[lamargue]

Er, come again?

the desire to destroy innocence means that safe spaces should probably not be seen as such
the internet will always have bad actors
there is clear entertainment value for some in fucking with people on the internet

 

[Ash]

the desire to destroy innocence means that safe spaces should probably not be seen as such
the internet will always have bad actors
there is clear entertainment value for some in fucking with people on the internet

I see what you mean but I still think they are important and have value. It's important to not be naive about the people you encounter online, but the same can be said for any situation where identities haven't been verified.