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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

You're right, but 100% of the people I've encountered that were REALLY into Norse stuff specifically, rather than a general interest in history, were white supremacist.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

That's a really small sample size and small point of view, isn't it?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

Most anecdotes are.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago

I'm interested in Norse mythology for stories like the time Thor had to wear a dress to get back his hammer. I bet he looked hot in that dress.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

This is fair. I am usually not in spaces where I'd see it much but have heard tell. Part of why I say it is to not have people feel shamed if they just generally like the culture/pop aesthetic involved without any baggage and to encourage people to do what they can to counter co-opt attempts