Have noticed a definite increase in posts in c/commrequest for subreddit specific comms. Also noticed posts about :libs: flocking to lemmy.

Can we please not? No site specific comms. No posts in the subreddits offering lifeboats.

We’re either going to be outnumbered by libs or awful ideological niche folks that are just going to completely ruin the entire vibe and function of the site.

It happened before (vcj). Don’t let it happen again.

  • Trustmeitsnotabailou [none/use name]
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    2 years ago

    The fascist have grown because they are not purist.

    The lefts biggest issue and largest hurdle is its demand for perfection from new commers. And if it's not perfection it's the belittling/hostility of people who ask or say things they don't realize are problematic.

    Fascist take all. And they mold them. Unfortunately fascist are much more open to new commers and border line people. They have latched onto a message that works for many desperate people. That message being

    It's their fault!

    When a lot of times the left comes off as

    It's your fault!