Maybe it’s just me, but it feels like things have been getting kind of unpleasant around here lately, a lot more arguments, a lot more “I’m right, you’re wrong, fuck you, now bend the knee” kind of discussions rather than actually explaining a position or trying to convince someone to change their mind.
I know tensions are high for a lot of people right now, but I really don’t want to see this place turn into yet another dead online leftist forum where the dozen or so remaining members declare themselves the One True Leftists after having chased everyone else away through their toxicity.
Just because you think you’re right about something doesn’t give you the right to be an asshole about it.
The general feeling of helplessness, frustration, and all the existing problems are exacerbated by how much terrible shit happening especially in the US.
People have to remind themselves that while agitation and education is good, getting mad at people online and arguing isn’t really doing that much and i don’t consider it activism. It’s okay though. You’re allowed to not have the ability to do much, and to have to focus on yourself.
But you can’t fall into doomerism, nihilism, etc. That’s not revolutionary, and it’s not helpful. It harms you and other around you.
I also agree with others on this thread, if your actions and convictions don’t come deep down from love and empathy, you will get lost. I have a lot of hatred, but that’s because I have a lot of love, for everyone. Even people i get mad at IRL, libs, etc. I want everyone to have a happy life.
I think we’re going a little insane from seeing all this shit and being unable to do anything concrete about it. Tensions are high as you said.
In any case, i love everyone here.