That’s certainly true, there is a definite mob mentality surrounding certain topics.
However, I had reasonable success having actual discourse on controversial topics by presenting proper arguments, sticking strictly with a respectful and calm tone, and of course having some scientific links to reference for certain positions.
Yeah me too but sometimes I’m scared of not being able to say anything against the general opinion on Lemmy.
Especially about LGBT topics where I can feel like it’s clearly not welcome even if you’re just expressing yourself calmly and in a peaceful way while trying to understand everyone’s opinion.
That’s certainly true, there is a definite mob mentality surrounding certain topics.
However, I had reasonable success having actual discourse on controversial topics by presenting proper arguments, sticking strictly with a respectful and calm tone, and of course having some scientific links to reference for certain positions.
Yeah me too but sometimes I’m scared of not being able to say anything against the general opinion on Lemmy.
Especially about LGBT topics where I can feel like it’s clearly not welcome even if you’re just expressing yourself calmly and in a peaceful way while trying to understand everyone’s opinion.