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[–] ThatWeirdGuy1001@sh.itjust.works 20 points 1 year ago (2 children)

That's how I feel about right wing platforms for a moment I'm like "I should stay updated on both sides" and then am instantly reminded why I avoid them

[–] PapaFredranco@lemmy.fmhy.ml 16 points 1 year ago

There's two realities. Reality, and then whatever these right-wingers think is going on. Spending time in their communities is exhausting and frustrating.

Maybe that worked pre-Newt Gingrich but no point in doing it now. Like trying to reason with a terrorist.

[–] Stormy404@kbin.social 6 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Nothing specific, just general experience using these sites.

[–] SuddenDownpour@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Masochistic impulses incorrectly identified as open-mindedness.

[–] Nanomerce@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

a buddy of mine sent me a thread of a guy who thinks nukes aren't real