They definitely don't read them, because I got banned for making a very obvious (ridiculous) joke and I explained that in my one measly appeal message that for sure went ignored.
Same here, I was already using Lemmy but I deleted the Reddit app the day of the election, and I actively avoid political news on any social media. I'm super done with it all and just focusing on myself.
Don't use comrade because you're not a dweeb 👉