Coercion Aversion

October 27, 2025•66 words

I don’t know what it is, but I really can’t handle any semblance of coercion.

It’s to the point where, even if I want to react or respond in a certain way, I will hesitate if I sense coercion.

And manipulation is the malicious sister of coercion.

Neither of these are to be confused with influence or suggestion. Those are things I often appreciate.

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