pyska

Every side has propaganda. This is good propaganda.

In all of life there is a balance.

After reading your comment I agree with you. I was being fat-phobic inadvertently.

Ah, I see. I tunnel-vision’d on that one comment. But ye, that’s a fair point.

Is it OK to mock the femininity of a gay right winger? He could act straight with a “kick in the butt”

Then what did you mean by this question?

So, I don’t think it’s ok to be fat phobic. Someone’s personal appearance should not be shamed, just for the heck of it. However, the topic of fat phobia will appear with greater frequency (whether for or against) in political communities. That’s what I’m pointing at.

And to choose a political community as one’s safe space means that sometimes the conversation will come up, and some people who disagree will show up. I find it rather “safer” to engage in non-political activities and leave all of this discourse somewhere else. As if saying “I’m ok with who I am, so instead of seeking validation online, I will do what I want to do.”.

If I somehow said fat-phobia is okay, that was not at all my intention, so I apologize for that.

My comment said it is NOT OK to mock:

• Femininity
• Homosexuality

It also said it is OK to mock:

• Right-wingers.

I don’t see what you mean by mental illness? Are you saying one can only be right-wing if one is mentally ill?

It is not OK to mock him for being feminine or gay. That’s their right. However, you can mock him for being a right winger, if he has made an informed decision to become one. Especially if they are so right wing they become nazis.

What about non political communities? Like memes? Or racing games? I find political communities are very direct in their communication, and the topics are pretty divisive, as such is the nature of political discourse. But sometimes it’s ok to go offline, or to enjoy hobbies. Maybe chess?

I say this because if you are the kind of person that wants to be offended, there is no easier place to do that then a political community. And too much of a good thing can also be bad, so taking a break is pretty ok.