However I find myself being disagreed with quite often, mostly for not advocating or cheering violence, “by any means possible” change, or revolutionary tactics. It would seem that I’m not viewed as authentically holding my view unless I advocate extreme, violent, or radical action to accomplish it.
Those seem like two different things to me.
Here’s an excellent overview on why pacifism doesn’t work, and has never worked.
Red Phoenix - Pacifism - How to do the enemy’s job for them. Youtube Audiobook