In the past week I’ve been absolutely roasted for criticising two different countries. Normally I’d be okay with that, I can handle a mild toasting and after all debate is a good thing.
On both occasions though I was flamed for mentioning human rights issues that are established facts and have been known for many, many years. I was critical of the actions/laws of their governments and not the people, their race, religion, general political ideology or nationality.
On both occasions I was bombarded by long posts that parroted propaganda, and in the case of one country I was told (on multiple occasions) that I was ignorant, racist and even fascist for mentioning the issues I did. I’m not complaining about how I was treated, but as a reminder, I was discussing internationally-recognised human rights concerns that can be verified and based in fact.
I could just be paranoid but I’m fairly convinced the responses weren’t from patriotic citizens. I think they were paid trolls or bots, and I think their purpose was to quiet negative talking points about the countries that were mentioned.
Has anyone else had a similar experience?
I never really have that problem I guess. I just move on, they aren’t sitting next to me anymore.
Sad it gets to this point. I have seen people block others over one stupid argument, only to notice they actually are allies in other realms. But they will never know because they shut down all chances of a dialog forever.
But hey, it’s just some randos on the internet so I guess it doesn’t matter anyway.
well blocking off one thing is kinda silly. you have to take into account your own possible moods. Most people I know you talk about it do like me. check over the history, see if they are always like this or have other indicators. piefed allows making notes on users now so I can just mark them which makes it easier to be more time before blocking. Its honestly way worse than real life. that guy who talks to himself at the 711 is no longer there. hes online all day pretty much.
I guess you make a good point, there are far more people online then ever before, people tend to spout off at just about anything, and you have the tools to make some choices about your time spent dealing with it all.
Reasonable answer.
thanks and I mean I recommend people block as they feel they need it but if they don’t I don’t care. its their experience im just giving advice.