i’ve complicated views on the “paradox of tolerance”, but setting that aside, even though it does imply exclusion, it doesn’t really imply “exclusive” in the common sense of that word. 1/

“exclusive” implies available to a relatively select group, which is different from a requirement to agree to common standards of behavior that are accessible by anyone and everybody who wishes to be included. 2/

a bridge club that accepts anyone who wishes to play bridge is not “exclusive” because it chases away people interested in singing Christmas carols instead at the meeting. so too a requirement to behave with a degree of tolerance and civility. /fin