Basically I’m looking for a heterodox political lemmy community where moderate opinions are valued and the level of discourse is pretty good. Where people are there to talk and there’s not as much venting.

  • @rhacer
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    -27 months ago

    I would love such a thing, but you will only find echo chambers and snark.

    One of the great tragedies of our time that people can’t have dissenting views and still be civil.

    • @preach224
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      87 months ago

      really depends on what “dissenting views” means to you, though, doesn’t it?

      • @Pronell
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        27 months ago

        It really does.

        I try to be calm and provide supporting evidence as well as agree with the people I’m disagreeing with when I can.

        I don’t get many replies. Just downvotes, which is annoying as I really do want discussion.

      • @rhacer
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        -17 months ago

        Nah I think dissenting is pretty clear. If two people disagree then they have dissenting views.

        • ComradeSharkfucker
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          7 months ago

          Ok but theres a huge difference between a disagreement on precise tax brackets and a disagreement on racial superiority. Some opinions should be met with hostility

        • @Pronell
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          27 months ago

          There’s a big difference between “Well I see your point and think you’re ignoring x/y/z.” and “LMAO GFY.”

          Honestly when people use lol or any derivative in political discussions I just block now.