Abuse does not rule out use.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Just because something is sometimes abused does not mean it should never be used.
- In plain terms
- Don't stop using something just because it can be misused.
- What can you take from it?
- Potential abuse should not ban useful things.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does abuse justify banning?
- How do you manage risk?
Another view
Some abuses may be so severe that cessation is warranted.
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