cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/2508036
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/2508035
Why is it wrong to be critical of western propaganda?
https://lemmy.world/comment/1962328
okay this is freaking wild:
We need a sub dedicated to bot building, trolling and brigading effectively. Screw morals, or decency. They’re tools that maintain the status quo.
https://lemmy.world/comment/1959011
I definitely appreciate the hesitation in defederation, but I’m in favor of defeding with both hexbear and lemmygrad.
I’ve seen more than enough “Stalin did nothing wrong posts” to know that discussions are pointless and would lead me only to frustration and a desire to drink.
https://lemmy.world/comment/1958306
Freedom of speech does not constitute an obligation to listen.
Good for you!
Exactly. Freedom of speech != Freedom from social consequences :soyreddit:
Well, in a truly “free” society, yes freedom of speech would constitute freedom from “social consequences.” However, the United States, and in fact, no Earth government, is a truly free society. There are rules and laws that exist, thus restricting freedoms. However, specifically regarding freedom of speech as it is mentioned in US law, it specifically is a protection for citizens from retaliation by the US government, and does not cover interactions between citizens.
So I wouldn’t say “freedom of speech doesnt mean freedom from social consequences,” but rather “freedom of speech does not include a requirement that others listen.” There are laws with regards to how other citizens can respond, including laws against assault and libel and such. But there is no law that says anyone must to listen to what you have to say simply because you have the freedom to say it. Thats quite a preposterous idea.
At least in the US, each citizen has the right to say what they choose within the constraints established by law, and to choose who they will listen to. [-43]
https://lemmy.world/comment/1958407
As an instance owner myself some of this is concerning. I understand why lemmy.world would want to defederate from them. I won’t defederate on my instance at this point, but if personal attacks start to happen or rules get broken, then it will be considered.
https://lemmy.world/comment/1958492
I don’t agree with their sh*t and whatnot, but this move seems to me like “We will defederate you because your political beliefs are not the same as ours.” What a shame, Lemmyworld admins.
I've been surprisingly insulated from it for a while. I first came across a hexbear thread on [All] maybe a couple days ago.
On their own threads, Hexbear users half appear to just enjoy spreading anti-Western, pro-Xi and pro-Putin views, another half like to laugh at the people they consider "libs". A third half just seem interested in inciting chaos.
So long as they keep their Lemmy rule-breaking silliness to their own instance communities like CTH, I'm fine with it. It makes me chuckle. If they start pouring out and posting communism-flavoured wojaks outside of an appropriate context on Lemmy's threadiverse, we don't need them here.
There are some communities on there that are more toned down and friendly. Idk if CTH is always like it is or if they are on overdrive because of the "excitement" of joining Lemmy.