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How come there are so many parents in here? (lemmy.world)
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The community is called childfree, you'd think everyone here would be at least somewhat opposed to the concept of having children.

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[–] TheDarkQuark@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Got it. Thanks for clearing that up. I thought you were talking about antinatalists ending existent life.

Yes, in the ideal scenario, I think it is best to "end" all life, via gradually phasing out of existence. I think that would cause minimal suffering. I do not realistically think that it could happen in the next generation (or in any generation owing to how extreme and controversial it is perceived by the general population).

Sure, you can be compassionate and empathetic to existing beings, but I see not bringing new beings out of empathy (due to the potentiality of their guaranteed suffering) to be more moral and a purer form of the trait.