DudePluto @ DudePluto @lemm.ee

Formerly @dudepluto@lemmy.world

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I was the guy that originally posted the announcement to c/mildlyinfuriating@lemmy.world that hit the front page. Posted it from my lemmy.world account that I've since migrated from.

The guy you replied to has the same opinion as me. I shared it because I disagreed with the decision and thought that it deserved to be spread to inform others - and since it's only mildly infuriating that seemed like the best community for it.

Everyone vocal on “your side” seem to have really limited world view and generally just bad attitude

It's funny that you wrote this because I genuinely couldn't tell which side you were talking about at first. When I made my post I was shocked by how many people who didn't care about the community block felt the need to be dismissive, talk about overreaction, said that people were whining and should shut up, etc. Shocked because it was a big tonal assumption. I wasn't whining or complaining, just discussing. And if we should shut up over a single post about it, how would we ever get the word out so that those who disagreed could leave. "Their side" seemed really bull-headed with bad attitudes to me. It felt like we were being told to just quietly leave without making any noise - but how would we know to if we didn't make any posts or comments?

Anyway, this isn't to accuse you or "your side" of actually being that way. More so it's just highlighting how when we're only dealing with text, it can be very easy to assume a certain tone, especially when it's someone you disagree with. We could probably all benefit from questioning our assumptions a little more often. I know there are people on "my side" who get far too vehement about it. But overall, we just want freer access to information

Honestly I find their behavior extremely disappointing. I grew up in a typical western household so I've been eager to learn about more leftist ideologies - but the way I've seen them engage has really turned me off. It takes effort to keep my mind open now.

That being said, I feel like a good step would be to consider banning the most hostile or shitposty communities. it won't be a total fix, but hopefully it will help filter the noise from the substance. It could also maybe serve as a shot across the bow to show seriousness and commitment toward more moderation. I don't think defederation is the current step - not unless they don't change or improve

Is that a giant turd coming out?

Sounds good!

As a graphic designer I do agree. If the makers of the Connect app wish I'd be more than willing to help them with a new logo. It's not a bad concept per se, just needs some better execution