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Joey Mannarino continues to flip flop (discuss.online)
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[–] Septimaeus 7 points 2 weeks ago

Precisely the reason. It’s seen as dishonorable, unsportsmanlike, or a form of cowardice, to attack the defenseless. Some cultures also have a kind of social pact to either speak well or remain silent, but the rule against attacking those who can’t defend is fairly universal.