I found that things became much more pleasant on here when I blocked hexbear. I recently blocked lemmy.ml as well, but I may reverse that if I find that I’m missing too much good content.

I’m open to other ideas on how to mostly avoid people who love conflict or argue in bad faith.

  • snooggums@midwest.socialEnglish
    412·
    4 months ago

    I don’t want to end up in a bubble and only hear opinions I already agree with. I think I did block one far right instance entirely, cause I don’t value the ideas of bigots and fascists.

    Hmmmmm

    Edit: Apparently tankie bullshit is fine!

    • glitchdx@lemmy.worldEnglish
      33·
      4 months ago

      If you’re on a road trip, and you can’t agree on a destination, then arguing about the route to get there is pointless.

      in this analogy, the “destination” in question is whether or not women/lgbt/blacks/jews/etc deserve rights. No point in discussing healthcare policy with someone who thinks women should be property and gays should be executed.

      • snooggums@midwest.socialEnglish
        52·
        4 months ago

        Yeah, tankie bullshit deserves to be heard because of an open mind, but not fascist bullshit.

        Both are bullshit and should be blocked.

        • glitchdx@lemmy.worldEnglish
          42·
          4 months ago

          well, it’s not the first time I’ve been called a communist for saying that people deserve rights.