The quality of the opposition

That thing where you say you want to make something clear and immediately proceed to make it as unclear as it could possibly be.

I want to make something clear following recent public coverage relating to someone I was previously professionally connected with online.

I’m deliberately not naming the individual because I do not wish to direct additional traffic towards their platforms or content.

I appeared as a guest on a podcast hosted by that person. Since then, views and commentary have been publicly expressed which I find deeply harmful and fundamentally opposed to what I stand for, both personally and professionally. Over time I repeatedly raised concerns directly, but those conversations ultimately went nowhere.

Wut?

If that’s making something clear, what would making it murky look like?

In light of recent developments I wanted to make my position absolutely clear. I do not endorse or align myself with the views now publicly associated with that platform or the individual behind it.

I won’t be getting into public debate and request that you don’t discuss any individuals in the comments of this post. I know this situation may feel upsetting or difficult for some people and if you want to speak to me directly, you’re welcome to DM me.

If she really wanted to make her position absolutely clear, she must be confused about the meaning of the word “clear”.