You think it’s too ambitious to resist fascism? It was my fault for posting about a strike to a discussion forum. And usually I would allow open discussion. But, this is one of the few platforms where the resistance can organize, and the many discouraging comments and general apathy about fighting back could stifle participation in social movements going forward. I will not apologize for encouraging positive optimism while fighting authoritarian fascism. I encouraged users with criticism to contact the organization directly and influence its construction. The positive comments and recommendations are still in the comments of the post. Some of the critical comments were “iffy” and I do apologize to users who got caught up in the removal. If this organization had a solid base and many members, I would have let criticism slide. But this organization and its network are in its infancy. It is critical in the beginning stages of a movement to encourage positive support and feedback. If users feel aggrieved I am sorry, but I would do it again. I hope they can understand.
If users feel aggrieved I am sorry, but I would do it again.
Further validating the opinion that if you can’t accept that people will react differently than how you might want or expect them to, and you even think to silence them because of it- you have no business being a moderator.
You think it’s too ambitious to resist fascism? It was my fault for posting about a strike to a discussion forum. And usually I would allow open discussion. But, this is one of the few platforms where the resistance can organize, and the many discouraging comments and general apathy about fighting back could stifle participation in social movements going forward. I will not apologize for encouraging positive optimism while fighting authoritarian fascism. I encouraged users with criticism to contact the organization directly and influence its construction. The positive comments and recommendations are still in the comments of the post. Some of the critical comments were “iffy” and I do apologize to users who got caught up in the removal. If this organization had a solid base and many members, I would have let criticism slide. But this organization and its network are in its infancy. It is critical in the beginning stages of a movement to encourage positive support and feedback. If users feel aggrieved I am sorry, but I would do it again. I hope they can understand.
I’m not trying to convince you, this isn’t an argument, it’s discussion.
It’s not a discussion or an argument. I decided 2 days ago. This was an explanation. It is, what it is.
Further validating the opinion that if you can’t accept that people will react differently than how you might want or expect them to, and you even think to silence them because of it- you have no business being a moderator.
…yawn
A moderator’s reaction to being called out as a hypocrite for silencing members of their community because of their opinions.
Pretty much sums everything up nicely.
Now, that’s an opinion