Everyone strongly believes whatever and a random conversation wont change their mind. In fact theyre trying to change yours.
You might as well say this about discussing anything... movie opinions, video games, books, historical events, etc. It's a cowardly and intellectually lazy stance.
There are undecided people who read these and their eventual decision may be influenced by it. That, more than convincing the other party themself, is the main point IMO.
The main issue, if anything, is that people stay within echo chambers where their beliefs aren't being challenged, but rather are reinforced.I dont know if this was your intention or not, but you just described the CE board down to a T there.
You might as well say this about discussing anything... movie opinions, video games, books, historical events, etc. It's a cowardly and intellectually lazy stance.
Everyone strongly believes whatever and a random conversation wont change their mind. In fact theyre trying to change yours.And which politician would that be for yourself?
So thats moot. Just go vote for the politician thats apparently for whatever you think and thats the extent of what you can actually do.
I dont know if this was your intention or not, but you just described the CE board down to a T there.
If you think CE is an echo chamber, then you don't visit many places on the internet.Ive definitely noticed people being warned and having topics deleted for espousing right wing beliefs with no apparent TOS violations. Not long ago I saw it happen when somebody made a pro-life topic. Theres a bit of an echo in here.
LolWhats funny about that? With the way the general user base reacts to somebody expressing right wing beliefs and actual moderations of it, I dont know how somebody could deny that this board is only accepting of left wing beliefs.
Whats funny about that? With the way the general user base reacts to somebody expressing right wing beliefs and actual moderations of it, I dont know how somebody could deny that this board is only accepting of left wing beliefs.
Ive definitely noticed people being warned and having topics deleted for espousing right wing beliefs with no apparent TOS violations. Not long ago I saw it happen when somebody made a pro-life topic. Theres a bit of an echo in here.Yep, saying there's no echo chamber in CE is like saying there's no french people in France.
Ive definitely noticed people being warned and having topics deleted for espousing right wing beliefs with no apparent TOS violations. Not long ago I saw it happen when somebody made a pro-life topic. Theres a bit of an echo in here.
Discussing politics is fine, but if you go by how this board operates, it seems like a wide number of posters here are trying to fill a void of self importance by dedicating a lot of time to something that they do not actively engage in some shape or form IRL, whether it be:Speaking for myself, I personally appreciate cisgender allies who speak up for my basic human rights and fight against the spread of disinformation regardless of the forum, and voting blue is all they have to do to make a difference.
Being a party insider.
Being a lobbyist.
Working for an elected officials campaign
Working for a think tank or some other similar institution that impacts public policy.
Donating money to a cause or charity.
Respectfully speaking, dedicating that much of ones time for free to something that conjures up so much negativity is not going to be a healthy thing.
And yet here you are, making this post with no repercussions or consequences.
I find that the "right-wing beliefs" people get modded for aren't over shit like less government spending or deregulation. There's also several right-wing users (and even known trolls) who still continue to post here freely.
On this board I find that the police are a protected group and poor people are not. The mods aren't left leaning.
Ive definitely noticed people being warned and having topics deleted for espousing right wing beliefs with no apparent TOS violations. Not long ago I saw it happen when somebody made a pro-life topic. Theres a bit of an echo in here.Mate, every time I get in trouble, not one time has it been for espousing "right wing beliefs", & I'm further left than a liberal. So this is just baloney
Because I'm correct and people who disagree with me have opinions that are going to literally hurt innocent people or worse
Everyone strongly believes whatever and a random conversation wont change their mind. In fact theyre trying to change yours.Thanks for your thoughts, LordTrumpy
So thats moot. Just go vote for the politician thats apparently for whatever you think and thats the extent of what you can actually do.
It's because a lot of right wing beliefs naturally overlap with beliefs that would have gotten you warned/suspended prior to them becoming the main focus of the republican party. For example, people didn't just suddenly start getting modded for posting bigoted shit. You could have posted that before Trump and you would have been suspended.
The difference is now that the masks have come off, some people need to accept the consequences of "talk shit, get hit"
Not necessarily always true.From what I'm exposed to on CE. Having any nuanced or neutral viewpoint is looked down upon. Someone who sees many sides gets shunned when they are not on their side. The original intent isn't bad faith but becomes so when its clear that not being 100% their side is grounds for harassment.
Sure, a single random convo isn't going to change anybody's mind, but being repeatedly exposed to new ways of thinking (especially from people you respect and trust) CAN make you more receptive to opposing viewpoints. The main issue, if anything, is that people stay within echo chambers where their beliefs aren't being challenged, but rather are reinforced.
Not all political discourse on the internet is done in bad-faith.
Ive definitely noticed people being warned and having topics deleted for espousing right wing beliefs with no apparent TOS violations. Not long ago I saw it happen when somebody made a pro-life topic. Theres a bit of an echo in here.Yup you legit can't make pro life topics, it's a joke.
Yup you legit can't make pro life topics, it's a joke.You should rephrase it from pro life to anti-humanity, might make your point clearer in the future when you want to debate your viewpoint
This was what the mod said: "You may not use the revocation of women's bodily autonomy to troll about a controversial topic ."
From what I'm exposed to on CE. Having any nuanced or neutral viewpoint is looked down upon. Someone who sees many sides gets shunned when they are not on their side. The original intent isn't bad faith but becomes so when its clear that not being 100% their side is grounds for harassment.
Ive definitely noticed people being warned and having topics deleted for espousing right wing beliefs with no apparent TOS violations. Not long ago I saw it happen when somebody made a pro-life topic. Theres a bit of an echo in here.
It's because a lot of right wing beliefs naturally overlap with beliefs that would have gotten you warned/suspended prior to them becoming the main focus of the republican party. For example, people didn't just suddenly start getting modded for posting bigoted shit. You could have posted that before Trump and you would have been suspended.
The difference is now that the masks have come off, some people need to accept the consequences of "talk shit, get hit"
Why discuss anything?
Yup you legit can't make pro life topics, it's a joke.How are your NFT's doing, Smal?
This was what the mod said: "You may not use the revocation of women's bodily autonomy to troll about a controversial topic ."
And of course this begs the question of: what "nuanced" or "neutral" viewpoints do you see people getting "harassed" over?Any. I am critical to any opinions in real life or online. I'm not sure why this begs the question. People are quick to go for ad homeim attacks on the person for looking at the same issue differently. I'm not the emotional reader and many people don't understand that news is read to appeal to your emotions. It's how they sell. Taking a neutral tone with the subject is more than enough to ruffle any feathers on this board.
Taking a neutral tone with the subject is more than enough to ruffle any feathers on this board.
Any. I am critical to any opinions in real life or online. I'm not sure why this begs the question. People are quick to go for ad homeim attacks on the person for looking at the same issue differently. I'm not the emotional reader and many people don't understand that news is read to appeal to your emotions. It's how they sell. Taking a neutral tone with the subject is more than enough to ruffle any feathers on this board.
Any. I am critical to any opinions in real life or online. I'm not sure why this begs the question. People are quick to go for ad homeim attacks on the person for looking at the same issue differently. I'm not the emotional reader and many people don't understand that news is read to appeal to your emotions. It's how they sell. Taking a neutral tone with the subject is more than enough to ruffle any feathers on this board.We see you dancing around answering the question about elucidating which viewpoints, and its very telling.
Because most things don't have a neutral position now days.That could be said in any era of history. True neutral won't exist. Perfection thinking is not the point. I study history as a hobby and even historians need to be screened for bias.