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[-] Darohan@lemmy.zip 20 points 4 days ago

Wait, is just using a Valknut considered a hate symbol? I was under the impression that it was a pretty common "I like Vikings/Odin/Paganism" type symbol... Same with Tyr tbh.

[-] Virkkunen@fedia.io 4 points 4 days ago

The issue is that the Venn diagram of people interested in vikings/odinism and racists bigots is almost just a circle

[-] Paranomaly@sh.itjust.works 32 points 4 days ago

This is hyperbole. A large amount of racists and bigots are into norse stuff? Maybe. Almost all people in the norse stuff are racists and bigots? High doubt, and shouldn't be allowed to be coopted anyway. Loki is one of the few ancient figures with some gender fluid markings as it is.

[-] Default_Defect@midwest.social 2 points 4 days ago

You're right, but 100% of the people I've encountered that were REALLY into Norse stuff specifically, rather than a general interest in history, were white supremacist.

[-] Annoyed_Crabby 15 points 4 days ago

That's a really small sample size and small point of view, isn't it?

[-] Default_Defect@midwest.social 1 points 3 days ago

Most anecdotes are.

[-] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 6 points 4 days ago

I'm interested in Norse mythology for stories like the time Thor had to wear a dress to get back his hammer. I bet he looked hot in that dress.

[-] Paranomaly@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 days ago

This is fair. I am usually not in spaces where I'd see it much but have heard tell. Part of why I say it is to not have people feel shamed if they just generally like the culture/pop aesthetic involved without any baggage and to encourage people to do what they can to counter co-opt attempts

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