Well said. It took me many years of my life to realize this.

Why not? I’ve heard of people who have met their spouses through World of Warcraft. I’ve made some friends online over the years. If the vibe is right, you can make connections with people just about anywhere.

Came here to say this. If you aren’t planning to stay, you need to be very clear with this girl about your intentions…otherwise it’s you who is misleading them.

I mean seriously brother. Moving into her family’s home after sleeping together? Buying furniture? What message do you think that sends?

You love to see it.

What’s everyone’s opinion on LineageOS these days?

Grow up.

Objection, Your Honour! This is speculation.

See, I’m torn. On one hand, I feel like this ‘us vs. them’ mentality contributes to the sort of tribalism that ultimately results in movements like MAGA popping up. If these people can only operate in MAGA-friendly spaces, they’ll rarely speak to anyone who disagrees with them, and will have no reason to reflect on their worldview.

Then I read the news. If current events aren’t enough to convince them that they’re misguided, I’m not sure that anything will.

I’m not sure I know what the solution is, but it’s been an interesting discussion.

That’s fair, I can definitely understand that position and agree with you on the NK apologists.

From my point of view, I think it’s more productive to interact with people I disagree with, in the (possibly naive) pursuit of changing their minds. If people are kicked out for their views, I’d imagine many of them will just double down and act like a martyr.

To be clear, I’m not saying we shouldn’t call these people out and downvote them – that’s why that function exists right? But maybe once in a while, something that we argue will resonate with them.

Of course there are limits to that approach, and this all hinges on the other person arguing in good faith. Based on the OP’s post history, I’ll admit that I may be barking up the wrong tree in this case.

In what way did they troll me? Did somebody call them a fag or not? If so, I don’t care what their justification was, that person is an asshole.

Man, I don’t like MAGA either. I think they represent pretty much everything that’s wrong with society today…

But for a community that talks so often about disliking echo chambers, it really seems like most Lemmy users want an echo chamber.

Anyone who has this strong of a reaction to something so inconsequential must be a deeply unhappy person. It sucks to suck.

Also, anyone who calls someone a ‘fag’ is a complete fucking moron. I doubt things will improve for them with so few brain cells to work with.

Seems like a needlessly condescending reaction to a simple statement, but go off I guess.

Grayjay still seems to work.

It’s important to touch grass now and again, friends.

It’s too bad they dont ship to Canada. I’m in the market for a new phone and would seriously consider this.

DickDonalds

Holy shit THANK YOU. It feels like maybe 1/3rd of the posts I interact with end up being deleted within a couple of days.

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