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[–] commie 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

so the guy who's hobby is "ethical philosophy" gets no judgement, but when i find a topic that touches on ethics, ecology, economics, anthropology, biology, nutrition, and politics, i'm a reactionary if i use it as a hub to reach all those other discussions.

are you afraid i might actually know what i'm talking about?

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 years ago (4 children)

"Are you afraid of my debate prowess?" debate-me-debate-me
You don't get to act so smug and assured when you're going to bat for the dominant ideology.

No, you're a reactionary because vegans are right and you're starting right off with the slimy "debate" techniques. It's very clear to me that your only goal is to "look right" in front of everyone, rather than actually engage.

[–] commie 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

No, you’re a reactionary because vegans are right and you’re starting right off with the slimy “debate” techniques. It’s very clear to me that your only goal is to “look right” in front of everyone, rather than actually engage.

this thread is about what i enjoy. you're derailing.

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Please "remember the human" and be kind to your fellow leftists.

Respect that people have differences of opinion and that every leftist has a place in our community. Discussing differences in theory is fine and encouraged, just don't make it personal. Remember: Sectarianism is liberalism.

We will ban you if you insult, demean or harass anyone. That is not welcome behavior. This is distinctly different than ribbing or grilling someone.

Likewise any spamming, trolling, flaming, baiting or other attention-stealing behavior is not welcome and will be banned.

[–] commie 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

No, you’re a reactionary because vegans are right and you’re starting right off with the slimy “debate” techniques.

not only am i not slimy, this sentence belies an inability to engage with the material, attacking form rather than substance.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Thanks for the dozen replies. I never expressed any intention to engage with you about veganism only to point out the reactionary tendencies you're displaying.

Yes I'm ad homing you right now. That's the purpose of my interaction and you're actually the one derailing, from my perspective.

[–] commie 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

find a thread that's not about people enjoying hobbies

edit:

Please "remember the human" and be kind to your fellow leftists.

Respect that people have differences of opinion and that every leftist has a place in our community. Discussing differences in theory is fine and encouraged, just don't make it personal. Remember: Sectarianism is liberalism.

We will ban you if you insult, demean or harass anyone. That is not welcome behavior. This is distinctly different than ribbing or grilling someone.

Likewise any spamming, trolling, flaming, baiting or other attention-stealing behavior is not welcome and will be banned.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Find a hobby that isn't reactionary.

[–] commie 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

i don't have reactionary hobbies.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'm linking this thread next time someone tells me vegans are insufferable.

[–] commie 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Go tell the mods I Ad Homed you. I will cherish that ban.

[–] commie 1 points 2 years ago

you haven't explained what you tihnk i've done that's reactionary. this is just libel.

[–] commie 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

your only goal is to “look right”

no, it's to have fun.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] commie 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

i don't get it. can you use alt-text?

edit:

Please "remember the human" and be kind to your fellow leftists.

Respect that people have differences of opinion and that every leftist has a place in our community. Discussing differences in theory is fine and encouraged, just don't make it personal. Remember: Sectarianism is liberalism.

We will ban you if you insult, demean or harass anyone. That is not welcome behavior. This is distinctly different than ribbing or grilling someone.

Likewise any spamming, trolling, flaming, baiting or other attention-stealing behavior is not welcome and will be banned.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

You know what you're doing and I know what you're doing. I posted that for other people watching.

[–] commie 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

i know what i'm doing but, as i said, i don't know what you're doing.

edit:

Please "remember the human" and be kind to your fellow leftists.

Respect that people have differences of opinion and that every leftist has a place in our community. Discussing differences in theory is fine and encouraged, just don't make it personal. Remember: Sectarianism is liberalism.

We will ban you if you insult, demean or harass anyone. That is not welcome behavior. This is distinctly different than ribbing or grilling someone.

Likewise any spamming, trolling, flaming, baiting or other attention-stealing behavior is not welcome and will be banned.

[–] commie 1 points 2 years ago

You don’t get to act so smug and assured when you’re going to bat for the dominant ideology.

how do you think i'm going to bat for any ideology at all? it's just an intellectual exercise.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Hey, that's me! There's actually a "debate a vegan" muni on lemmy, if you didn't know. I almost subbed. I'm a three-time former vegan. Sounds more impressive when you say it like that, doesn't it?

No but I get you. Arguing is fun as long as the stakes aren't too high (pun intended).

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

The thing is that on leftist forums, the stakes for a veganism debate are pretty high cause it easily causes a 50-50ish flameout.

Mods would appreciate if people like OP didn't intentionally troll to stir that sort of thing up (if the discussion takes place organically and respectfully, then whatever).

Mods would also appreciate if people didn't feed obvious trolls who are just starting things up, like you pointed out, there are specific places to post about that sort of topic.

[–] commie 1 points 2 years ago

i don't really care for debate communities. and i avoid dedicated vegan or liberal communities. but anywhere they push a specious narrative i'm happy to play whackamole.