This theory seeks to maintain balanced tolerance across the political and social spectrum. It aims to ensure open discourse while placing universal limits on harmful actions, regardless of where those actions originate.
a) Tiered Tolerance
Tolerance operates on a sliding scale, where certain behaviours or ideas are met with more scrutiny, while still allowing open discussion:
The reason for posting the new theory was:
Some reddit users (mostly on the left side) are using the tolerance paradox to silence others; they are also using it to promote violence against those they wish to silence... I propose a new theory to cover both sides - whilst simultaneously allowing for continued discussion...
Theory Name: The Equilibrium of Tolerance