Under present norms, if Alice associates with Bob, and Bob is considered objectionable in some way, Alice can be blamed for her association, even if there is no sign she was complicit in Bob’s sin.
Isn't this good? I'd like less publicly airing of small wrongs. The idea that there is a cost to calling out an associate seems beneficial
Isn't this good? I'd like less publicly airing of small wrongs. The idea that there is a cost to calling out an associate seems beneficial