Ignoring fascists and other bad actors does not stop them from doing bad things and/or radicalizing others. This is a common complaint I see in online communities, and it’s a flawed strategy that is a good way to lose ground to bad actors.

For the libs: I understand that hearing about current events involving bad actors that upset you may be annoying but please don’t report them for that reason.

For the fascists: kill yourselves. You know what you’re doing.

Nobody can tell what your motivation is online but the affect is still the same.

Here is a video essay that explains why ignoring fascists doesn’t work. The entire alt-right playbook is worth a watch btw.

Thank you for coming to my ted talk.

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    1 year ago

    step out of their echo chambers and learn to think for themselves

    Like you, surely. You are immune to any such illusions and are a special chosen one of epic destiny, unlike people that care too much about political issues. very-intelligent