That’s certainly true, there is a definite mob mentality surrounding certain topics.
However, I had reasonable success having actual discourse on controversial topics by presenting proper arguments, sticking strictly with a respectful and calm tone, and of course having some scientific links to reference for certain positions.
Yeah me too but sometimes I’m scared of not being able to say anything against the general opinion on Lemmy.
Especially about LGBT topics where I can feel like it’s clearly not welcome even if you’re just expressing yourself calmly and in a peaceful way while trying to understand everyone’s opinion.
Yeah clearly I had noticed that you’re not really allowed to be in favor of everything left (which is really different in every country) or queer.
I’m not in favor if homophobia or racism, but I’d also want everyone to be able to reasonably express an opinion without being completely destroyed…
Edit: I wanted to say not allowed to not be in favor…
That’s certainly true, there is a definite mob mentality surrounding certain topics.
However, I had reasonable success having actual discourse on controversial topics by presenting proper arguments, sticking strictly with a respectful and calm tone, and of course having some scientific links to reference for certain positions.
Yeah me too but sometimes I’m scared of not being able to say anything against the general opinion on Lemmy.
Especially about LGBT topics where I can feel like it’s clearly not welcome even if you’re just expressing yourself calmly and in a peaceful way while trying to understand everyone’s opinion.