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Got kicked off a homeowner forum for calling out bad wiring advice

I was on a diy home repair forum last month and someone posted about running new outlets off an existing 15 amp circuit with 14 gauge wire. I pointed out that if you're adding more than a couple outlets you need to check total load first and they banned me for 'gatekeeping'. The mod said I was being elitist. Has anyone else gotten banned from a forum just for trying to keep people safe?
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aaron_ellis42
It's like people want blind reassurance over actual facts these days.
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elliot_miller22
Yeah I used to think the same way honestly. But then I saw how people actually process information and it's more about feeling safe than being right. Facts don't help when someone's scared.
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