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[–] Electricd@lemmybefree.net 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Not only .ml but not most of them

But then, it’s not just about the tankies. Most instances have their own definition of what is fine and what isn’t, and if you don’t believe what everyone else does, you’re going to get banned

[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

its problematic when the instances are solely political based, and there are puritanical tests.

[–] Electricd@lemmybefree.net 4 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

so, a lot of instances on lemmy

you'll be the nazi, the fascist, the liberal, the tankie, the leftist, the transphobic, the woke... of a group, and they'll hate you for it. You're not one of those? Doesn't matter, they'll call you something because you don't agree with them, and that will be their way of discrediting you

It's bound to happen when the admin team contains at least one person that voices their opinions, unless they're really willing to be open

This community is no exception.