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What kinds of things from reddit would you like to see Lemmy avoid as the user base grows? (lemmy.fmhy.ml)

submitted 2 years ago by gronapa@lemmy.fmhy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Personally I think not having karma limits is nice currently! I understand why they were used but grinding karma as a lurker on reddit was frustrating.

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[–] koncertejo@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Reddit has a longstanding reputation for being a hive of scum and villainy (like hosting the_donald for years, or kotakuinaction, etc). I really hope that Lemmy keeps with the general left-leaning vibes of the fediverse overall, hopefully being a good space for queer people, women, people of colour, etc.

[–] Anomandaris@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I think you do have to be careful here though. If you're too permissive you allow bigotry, but if you're too restrictive you cut off honest, good faith debate and create echo chamber silos where beliefs are never challenged.

Bigotry should never be accepted but that means non-discriminatory opinions, especially ones you disagree with, should be allowed.

[–] CynAq@kbin.social 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Good faith is the key here. I'm all for disagreements leading to lengthy discussions and even some controversy as long as everyone is arguing in good faith.

I can't stand trolling, outright bigotry, and the normalization of literal fascist opinions as a mere "disagreement". If a "disagreement" (you know which ones I mean) will lead to people dying if enabled, I'm pretty happy keeping those ideas out.

[–] Lobemanet@sopuli.xyz 0 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Gender critical ideas are based on truth and reality. If those ideas are censored here that would be terrible.

[–] sparky@lemmy.pt 1 points 2 years ago

I’ve never understood the need to militantly oppose others’ personal situations when they have no impact on your own. Even playing devil’s advocate - what is the point of the hate? You don’t believe in gender identity, then don’t personally be trans. The fact that others may be would seem to have literally zero impact on you or your life. Why should Lemmy accommodate negativity that does real harm to people in sensitive circumstances?

[–] koncertejo@lemmy.ml 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Hi! I'm trans. If you're looking to change your mind about that I'm happy to chat! Otherwise I suggest you look to get out of here as soon as possible.

[–] Lobemanet@sopuli.xyz 0 points 2 years ago

Hi! I'm gender critical. If you're looking to change your mind about that I'm happy to chat! Otherwise I suggest you look to get out of here as soon as possible.

[–] Soma@detroitriotcity.com -1 points 2 years ago

@koncertejo @gronapa >Left-leaning

Not here communist faggot.

[–] dowhat@lemmy.film -3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

So you want censorship of opinions you disagree with? Sounds pretty fascist tbh.

[–] JustZ@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

When those views call for the dehuminization of others or are based on false information, yes.