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I think you need to read up on what the Gadsden flag actually represents -- your information is rather flawed. The Gadsden flag is a historic symbol representing independence, and liberty and it has historical roots that go all the way back to the American revolution. I have no idea why the proud boys, among others -- who are all quite non-libertarian imo -- decided to adopt it. It is indeed rather curious, and also unfortunate for this very reason; the misrepresentation of the symbol is staining it's public image -- as is evident by the existence of this thread, and the degree of harassment, and defacement that it received on the canvas -- and it is quite a shame.
I can forgive simple lacking in education on the topic, but what really baffles me are those who know the true meaning of the Gadsden flag, but still choose to hate it. Why someone would willingly chooose opression over liberty is beyond me.
Regarding what you said about alt-accounts, the rules don't prohibit them. The rules state
Considering the fact that I was constantly trying to fend off those that were attempting to deface my picture, I feel that my use of the alt accounts is justified -- if I didn't have them, my single account wouldn't be able to handle it all on its own.
Yeah and the swastika was originally a Buddhist symbol, but when a nazi uses it I’m gonna disapprove.
I think you might be assuming that OP doesn’t know the history, when they really seem to understand how/why it’s being used in the current context.