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[Thread] If there& #39;s one thing that frustrates me about the green movement it& #39;s infighting. It takes a huge conscious effort not to be drawn into wasting time arguing about things like what to call something. 1/9 https://twitter.com/leeinthelakes/status/1380415422504271872">https://twitter.com/leeinthel...
It is often worthwhile to debate the best approach on a given topic, and science comparing different approaches is usually useful to allow us to ensure we& #39;re getting the most benefit out of an opportunity for nature recovery. 2/9
However, it& #39;s rarely worthwhile to argue about things like semantics. It& #39;s NEVER worth arguing about whether one person& #39;s warm-hearted effort or contribution is enough or better or worse than someone else& #39;s effort. 3/9
The worst thing about infighting isn& #39;t the time and energy it wastes. It& #39;s the foothold it gives critics or sceptics. I mean, if WE can& #39;t even come together to support something, how can others be convinced to get on board? 4/9
Infighting criticisms are often capitalised on by others who want to discredit an entire approach or ignore an issue. 5/9
E.g. a sceptic sees conservationists arguing over whether planting a wildflower meadow qualifies as rewilding. Some comments could be taken to imply that it& #39;s not worthwhile or backed as an approach which allows them an excuse not to bother. 6/9
There is a huge difference between an argument about defining a word or an argument about whether someone& #39;s effort is "enough" and a supportive, friendly acknowledgement that as well as this fantastic thing, more is needed. 7/9
We are in the midst of a climate disaster. Do you think people on the Titanic argued about what the life jackets should be called? Do you think they berated people& #39;s small efforts to promote survival? 8/9
We need to come together and create a friendly, supportive community that focuses time and effort on furthering the cause as a whole, rather than picking apart small elements of it. We will never obtain perfection, let& #39;s stop chasing it and get on with making things happen 9/9
