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MichaelPemulis wrote

This is a topic for larger collective discussion but my thoughts are:

Culture

  • What kind of culture is being cultivated here? Is there a collective project (consciously or unconsciously) to engage with people in a certain way or is it just a free for all?
  • I mention "culture" because there are some online communities that try to promote values (empathy, compassion, etc) in a self-moderated way whereas most other communities just don't give a fuck.

Visibility

  • Obviously Raddle needs to be visible to attract new members - how should one go about getting the word out (to the right people)?

I'm of the position that an online community that actively fosters a culture of empathy, compassion, love, and solidarity will have an infinitely longer lifespan than a free-for-all melting pot. But that shit's incredibly rare.

anyways i just got off work and am fucking exhausted and need to sleep so i hope i wrote things that make sense

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Larde OP wrote

I think we should absolutely promote leftist values and not accept people with values that go against empathy, compassion, democracy, understanding and mutual aid.

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ziq wrote

Democracy is about silencing your opponents and safeguarding the dominant group's authority. Not compatible with empathy, compassion, understanding or mutual aid.

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