I used to post quite actively in r/soapmaking since, well, I’m a soap maker.

My wife and I raised the pigs, rendered the lard, and mixed it with other oils and lye to make soap. You know, soap making.

r/soapmaking was filled with people who bought soap that other people made, melted it, mix in perfume and glitter, poured it into moulds, and sold it. I pointed out that they weren’t actually making soap but were doing arts and crafts with soap that other people make.

They set upon my like a bunch of extremist vegans at a BBQ. I said that there wasn’t anything wrong with doing soap arts and crafts but that it wasn’t really soap making since they didn’t actually make soap.

They called me arrogant for not accepting that not making soap was soap making and banned me. I can’t remember whether it was permanent or temporary but I never went back.

  • El Barto
    3•5 months ago

    It must be really stressful to go through life so angry

    That phrase doesn’t go well with:

    Either way is a fucking weak comment.

    I’m sorry you’re so fragile and defensive

    You’re projecting, and yup. I can see why they banned you, whether you were right or not.

    • Maple EngineerOPM
      -2•5 months ago

      Walk away from your computer. You’re going to have an aneurysm.

      • El Barto
        1•5 months ago

        Yup. Projecting.

        I just noticed you’re the mod of this community. I hope it takes off with better content.

        • Maple EngineerOPM
          1•5 months ago

          It will probably shrivel up and die within a few days but that’s ok. It’s achieved it’s intended goal.