Yeah honestly ml and world are probably about the same on the genocide denial front - they both have a handful of problematic users who are unfortunately very vocal - ml from the tankie angle, and world from the liberal angle
But I’d say the majority of users on both instances are alright, in my observation
generically speaking yes i might encourage you to find a way to insult people without trivializing the experiences and loss of those suffering from the disease and their loved ones.
in the specific case where it is a descriptive metaphor and not an insult, e.g. “multiplies like cancer,” that’s probably fine. but if you’re using it as an insult, i for one will not come to your defense.
But I’m not sure how it trivializes it. Using it as an indicator of a bad thing is meant to indicate how much that thing sucks. You’re calling things cancer because how much cancer sucks
lemmy world also just as aids.
Yeah honestly ml and world are probably about the same on the genocide denial front - they both have a handful of problematic users who are unfortunately very vocal - ml from the tankie angle, and world from the liberal angle
But I’d say the majority of users on both instances are alright, in my observation
It does suck. So much defense of American imperialism and capitalism from older liberals.
That’s the point of liberalism? It wasn’t invented to not do capitalism.
Blocked world after one too many interactions left a distinct incel smell in the air.
sure but can we consider not using aids as a derogatory. thanks.
Wot. Should we also stop saying things are cancer? I don’t get it tbh
generically speaking yes i might encourage you to find a way to insult people without trivializing the experiences and loss of those suffering from the disease and their loved ones.
in the specific case where it is a descriptive metaphor and not an insult, e.g. “multiplies like cancer,” that’s probably fine. but if you’re using it as an insult, i for one will not come to your defense.
The Dutch are in shambles lmao
But I’m not sure how it trivializes it. Using it as an indicator of a bad thing is meant to indicate how much that thing sucks. You’re calling things cancer because how much cancer sucks
have fun with that dawg. like i said, not coming to your defense. ✌️
How will I ever survive now lol
by all means continue to defend your right to an assholic behavior to those who have politely informed you how that behavior is hurtful
i will not stop you because it makes you look like a really good person
I am so relieved
It’s not hurtful you thin-skinned idiot.
Comparing something to a disease does not trivialize the disease to anyone who’s brain still functions.
Also, acting all high-and-mighty over something like this is the exact opposite of polite.
Funny that you’re doing the exact shit .ml users do that you whined about