Aral BalkanNov 19, 2022

I’m beginning to see quite a few “this is a positive space, there is no place for negativity here” style posts (especially by newer folks) so I want to hopefully clear something up:

This is also a space to be protected. From fascists, bigots, etc., and also from corporate capture (unless you want to watch it turn into what the greater web turned into. Some of us lived through that once. Would be nice not to again.) Opposing such things—and vocally if need be—is not a negative; it is a positive.

Show threadChristine 🏳️‍⚧️🦋
@aral I thought this was a "talk about what you want as long as you follow the rules" space. I talk about transphobia which might seem negative to some but if I don't then I'd be silent about it which I refuse to do.
Nov 19, 2022 at 10:58amWeb
Show threadMackajNov 19, 2022

@christine

It is.

The difference here is there are no algorithms that are going to flag your toots to anyone who may want to fight with you. Plus people here are more likely to use the filter/mute/block tools provided to opt out if they don't want to engage with a subject. And they're encouraged to do so to keep their timelines healthy.

@aral

Show threadChristine 🏳️‍⚧️🦋Nov 19, 2022
@mackaj @aral oh yeah, I blocked thousands of transphobes on the bird site. I'd block the person who said something transphobic and then everyone who liked what they said.
Show threadMackajNov 19, 2022

@christine

Hopefully that's not a situation you'll bump into much here. Instance admins can block individual users or whole instances if there's a congregation of people like that in one place. So can you. Open the 3-dot menu on someone's profile and it's the last option on the list.

@aral

Show threadChristine 🏳️‍⚧️🦋Nov 19, 2022
@mackaj @aral thank you
Show threadMelania Ichigo IchieNov 19, 2022
@christine @aral Speaking about transphobia isn't negative. Information, awareness and debate about actual problems are necessary things. Ignore them cause it's not a happy subject would be as toxic as fack xD I like this place cause everyone can speak about what they want but no one is answering in a toxic way or disrespecting even if they have different opinions. That makes this place perfect for activisms since people is not afraid of sharing their points of view and that encourage empathy.