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In reply to the discussion: This is the reason I am still wearing a mask. [View all]LuckyCharms
(17,472 posts)You know, we're all here on our own accord, and you can even be here for free if you want, and the admins get to set the rules. And one of the rules is that you can't bash Democrats. I think that if you are unhappy with a specific policy, it's probably fine to state that, but there is a line somewhere that cannot be crossed. I may think that I have not crossed a line, but if a jury or admin thinks otherwise, then that's something I have to live with.
What I think you are seeing is not an echo chamber, but rather, it's people disagreeing with you. Believe me, I've posted stuff in here that I've been crucified for. It's the way of the internet, and you'll see it in any internet forum that you enter.
What I do is as follows:
I often want to post something that may be controversial. I first think about how people are going to react to my post. Sometimes, that will stop me from posting it. On the other hand, I may feel strongly enough about something to post it anyway. And you know what it actually boils down to? This...how feisty am I feeling today? How much time and energy do I have today to push back against people who disagree with me?
I curse a lot on here, because that's the way I talk. But I also try my best to be as polite as I can, because that's the way I am too. I haven't looked at your profile, so I don't know how long you have been here, but sometimes serious discussions here can get a little rough! But again, if you go on any forum, say Reddit, you're going to see much worse.
I like it here because people are generally kind, and I can bare my soul if I feel like it without getting too much, if any, grief about it. People here also offer what I view to be genuine and helpful support. That's maybe one good thing about the internet. You can sometimes get stuff off your chest without having to tell some asshole friend or family member about it and then have to listen to their endless bullshit about what you should be doing.
I'm off to bed. We disagree here, but that's OK.
I hope you have a good morning/day.