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Is it just me, or have the comments on Lemmy become extra aggressive over the past 3 months? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 10 months ago by Ghostalmedia to c/[email protected]

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I feel like things on Lemmy were pretty chill several months ago, and that’s started to change.

People used to talk each other like they would talk to a neighbor. Now I get the sense that people have become quick to be negative, attack, and not be constructive.

Am I crazy in feeling like the vibe has changed?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Yeah I've given this place an honest try but people are so quick to downvote, it's not exactly encouraging me to actively post here

Also I notice the same 10 assholes in every thread

[–] BlackPenguins 8 points 10 months ago (1 children)

You notice people? Even on Reddit I never noticed people's names when they comment.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Yeah but it's usually because it's the same people having a go at me every time

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

You should consider blocking them. Especially if they're consistently bugging you

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (4 children)

Or just not post anymore

[–] unreasonabro 4 points 10 months ago

First thing I did here was use an adblocker to hide the "somebody responded to your post" button due to cunts. But I'm old and genuinely don't give a shit any more. ;)

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

I guess if you want? But this is definitely the intended usage for blocking

[–] Sekrayray 2 points 10 months ago

Exact same thing happens to me, and it’s why I don’t really post anymore.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 10 months ago (2 children)

After a quick scroll through your history, I see why those people are on your ass. 😂

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Example?

[–] HardNut 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I took a look at your comments purely because his reply made me curious. I don't think there's anything wrong with your comments. The only downvoted comment of yours I saw was that Trudeau has the worst approval rating ever, which is a matter of record, not opinion.

It's not on you, you're fine. I've had a similar experience here, people just don't seem to be able to take disagreement as anything less than personal

[–] unreasonabro 4 points 10 months ago

right? i say the most general things and people act like I'm a personal friend who knows them inside and out, offering vicious criticism of some crucial personality trait.

Like, why the fuck are you acting like I know you? How could I possibly? Monkeyass motherfuckers having a hard time with teh whole interwebs thing

[–] unreasonabro -2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

lol rekt

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

You guys just prove my point, this place sucks

[–] [email protected] -1 points 10 months ago

I mean, you could just leave? 😂