Not to mention how anti-intellectualism is encouraged and fighting amongst each other is ignored. But if you say something politically motivated or hurtful to big tech’s interests, now that’s a problem.

I mean I just got accused of being a ‘rage bait’ bot on another platform for expressing a pretty reasonable opinion.

Fuck 'em

It helps to take pride in speaking your mind in the way you feel comfortable with. If you get banned or get backlash or whatever, fuck it. I agree that self-censoring has become way too extreme and tbh I blame the shitty corporations who punished people for going against their arbitrary terms and narratives, and bowing down to them.

Edit: I want to make it clear I’m not talking about hate speech, etc. I just mean not being a slave to what others think of you. And allowing yourself to get backlash or banned or whatever here and there. Stand on your principles, as long as you aren’t an objective piece of human garbage.

People shouldn’t be censored for mentioning suicide. The way most of the internet handles any mention of it is a bit silly. Like, I don’t think sending an automated bunch of links to resources is gonna be helpful when your cry for help was removed and you’re back to being alone.

It’s fine to talk about suicide.

I’m sure there’s a non-zero chance that at least one person with a net worth of ~$100 million+ is browsing Lemmy communities happens upon posts like this. At least one, if not by accident.

If you fit that description, you’re the problem. The majority here certainly dislike you. Grow a backbone and do something you fucking coward.

(Yes I know, old man yells at clouds. But old man is tired and angry)