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 🏳️‍⚧️🦋Nov 19, 2022
@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.
Show threadMelania Ichigo Ichie
@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.
Nov 19, 2022 at 1:18pmWeb