I tried to open myself up more re: the #fediverse but I've noticed a disturbing trend.

Apparently some platforms are no different than their mainstream counterparts. Any idea that doesn't match the group ideology is immediately met with criticism, insults, and labeling. I realize that this is, unfortunately, the way of the world now, but to see it so openly represented in the #opensource community is saddening to say the
least.

The purpose of open and free communication isn't to always be agreed with, or worse, shouted down and insulted. The purpose is to have a vast array of differing ideologies and ideas all meshed into one place where discourse can be had, openly and freely, without having "groupthink" tear down any opposing thoughts.

It's sad, really. And moreover, it's a potential turn-off for those who want to escape the "free-ish" big name social media platforms.

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