Submitted by josefStallman in meta (edited )
One of the tools that fascists claim to be using to attempt to undermine raddle is creating divisive arguments to create animosity between different groups on the site. I just want to remind all our users that we are all on the same side: against capitalism, fascism, and inequality of all kinds.
- If someone is clearly trying to start an argument, don't engage.
- Concern trolling may also become an issue.
- Don't lash out at people trying to have a reasonable debate, as long as they are not going against our common goals.
Arguably more importantly, do not assume that people trying to have discussions are automatically fascists in disguise. We need to be able to trust each other.
Our mod team is acting in good faith and are good people. We have worked hard to ensure that we have as much transparency as possible.
Our strength comes from working together. That's what we've known all along. That's why we formed unions and revolutions and communes. Don't let us become separated.
Enkara wrote
I don't think we're all exactly on the same side, and that's OK, because there are points of unity as you say.
Another thing to keep in mind is that alt-right trolls are nothing new and scary, this is literally what a lot of us have already been dealing with on other platforms, it's simply annoying, but usually not much more than that.
(Also... am I the only one who involuntarily side-eyes the phrase "reasonable debate" even in contexts where it's not a dogwhistle? Wew... maybe alt-right trolls are more than just annoying sometimes.)