Re:Is content moderation a dead end?
by yowlingcat on Tuesday April 13, 2021 @07:59PM
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> Those bonds are nothing to be understated though... Other people see those differences and talk about making lists.
Yes, exactly! I think you nailed the core of it. The communal drive to pursue curiosity is, for now, stronger than the communal drive to make lists; in comparison, there are many large subreddits where you couldn't expect the same thing.
In the sense that we all value curiosity, yes.
We are all also very different. When political posts go up you see it; value, perspective, economic, and educational differences are all highlighted simultaneously.
I think what keeps us from destroying each other is that the binds that bond are curiosity, and those bonds are strong enough for now. dang also sacrifices his sanity going around and nudging people back in the right direction.
Those bonds are nothing to be understated though. I've tolerated some edgy opinions on this website, and probably given some too, but I also come here to learn about different perspectives and genuinely do enjoy them even if some offend or hurt me. Other people see those differences and talk about making lists.