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[–] Apepollo11@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Lemmy was released as an open-source fediverse alternative to Reddit.

Just over a year after launch, r/ChapoTrapHouse, moved across after being banned from Reddit. This is likely what you're referring to. It had well over 100,000 active users on Reddit, so represented a sudden sizable influx of users.

I'd wager the biggest influx of people by far, though, occurred when Spez upset a majority of mods and many users by banning third party apps.

People looked for an alternative, and Lemmy was it.

But why are so many people who lean left politically? Because the Venn Diagram for "people who like the idea of a decentralised platform that supports everybody and is free from the machinations of millionaires", and "people who would like society that supports everybody and is free from the machinations of millionaires" is nearly a circle.

[–] Crackhappy@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

That's what I thought as well. No ads. No one tracking you. No one profiting off your data. Sounds like leftist ideals to me. Freedom from corporate bullshit.

[–] morphballganon@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago
[–] aaaa@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Not everyone. But it's definitely very overrepresented here, including some large communities of extremists that I don't typically see elsewhere.

[–] BlameThePeacock@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (3 children)

Overrepresented may not be correct, the majority of the english speaking world is far to the left of the US. Even the US population is like 60-70% left leaning, it's just that the left has lower voter participation rates.

[–] Dark_Arc@social.packetloss.gg -1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Even the US population is like 60-70% left leaning, it's just that the left has lower voter participation rates.

Left leaning vs leftist is a much higher bar and I'd wager under 20% of the US (voting) population is leftist. That's just based on my memory of how few leftist representatives we have in congress... Far from an exact science.

I am definitely a liberal, but I'm by no means a leftist.

[–] Atin@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago

Left leaning Americans are still on the right compared to most countries.

[–] vga@sopuli.xyz -2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

This used to be true, but I don't think it is anymore. Or at least my perception is that some parts of the american left are way leftier than the europeans left are.

Being in so close proximity to the obvious evil of communist regimes might have something to do with it.

[–] BlameThePeacock@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

There are no communist regimes...

Both Russia and China are authoritarian dictatorships operating on a semblance of oligarchy controlled capitalism at this point.

[–] vga@sopuli.xyz -2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Not at the moment (especially Russia, who doesn't even claim to be), but they definitely were in the past.

[–] IchNichtenLichten@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

No, I hate the term as it’s usually used as a pejorative and is so reductive as to be essentially meaningless. I’m a democratic socialist.

[–] andrewrgross@slrpnk.net -1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That's a leftist. You're a leftist, buddy.

I relate a bit, though. I think it's cringe when socialists call each other "comrade".

[–] IchNichtenLichten@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Is a communist the same as a progressive? A democratic socialist the same as an anarchist? Call me what you want but like I said, it’s reductive and meaningless.

[–] Deceptichum@quokk.au 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Progressives aren’t a thing, it’s simply an Amaerica counter label to conservatives so they have something to attack.

And as an anarchist, I’ve no problem being lumped in with like minded views.

We’re leftists and proud of it.

[–] IchNichtenLichten@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Progressives aren’t a thing

Because you say so?

Nonsense.

[–] Deceptichum@quokk.au 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Yes. It's an American term used to describe those who are in opposition to conservative views. It's not an ideology.

But please, tell me what being a progressive values compared to any other leftist. What makes a progressive different from a anarchist, communist, or a dem soc who have defined values and beliefs?

[–] IchNichtenLichten@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

State ownership of utilities for one.

[–] Deceptichum@quokk.au 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What, progressives are in favour of state owned utils or aren't? Explain yourself properly.

[–] IchNichtenLichten@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What makes a progressive different from a anarchist, communist, or a dem soc who have defined values and beliefs?

State ownership of utilities for one.

[–] Deceptichum@quokk.au 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yes and what about it?

Socialists would be in favour of state ownership of resources.

Anarchists and communists wouldn't be in favour of a state.

What do progressives value about state ownership of utils, are they for it, against it?

[–] IchNichtenLichten@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago

What do progressives value about state ownership of utils, are they for it, against it?

If you can’t answer such a simple question yourself, I’m not sure there’s any point continuing this discussion. Have a great day.

[–] vga@sopuli.xyz -2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

(I'm not though, but we're definitely a downtrodden, highly abused and much ridiculed minority in these parts)