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Comment on The Reddit blackout is breaking Reddit in ~tech
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Comment on Women of Tildes, do we want or need a designated women's space? in ~tildes
GCUGreyArea LinkI appreciate the discussion about creating a designated women’s space on Tildes, and I understand the desire for a safe and supportive environment for women to share their experiences and...- Exemplary
I appreciate the discussion about creating a designated women’s space on Tildes, and I understand the desire for a safe and supportive environment for women to share their experiences and perspectives. However, I also worry that creating a separate subforum for women might lead to more isolation and division among the users of this site.
I think one of the benefits of forums like Tildes is that they allow us to exchange thoughts with other people, especially those who are not part of our own minority or gender. I think we can learn a lot from each other and foster more empathy and understanding by engaging in respectful and constructive dialogue across different groups. I don’t want to see Tildes become a place where people only interact with those who are similar to them, and ignore or dismiss those who are different.
I think that would go against the spirit of this site, which is to promote high-quality and diverse content and discussion. I hope we can find a way to balance the needs of women and other marginalized groups with the goal of creating an inclusive and welcoming community for everyone.
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Comment on Cyberpunk 2077 | Gameplay trailer in ~games
GCUGreyArea Link ParentI feel like it is worth keeping in mind that slower-paced interactions don't translate well to short trailers that will capture the attention of potential customers. It's possible that the game...I feel like it is worth keeping in mind that slower-paced interactions don't translate well to short trailers that will capture the attention of potential customers. It's possible that the game does allow non-violent solutions, but we just haven't seen them because they don't fit the marketing departments master plan. I will withhold judgement until I see what some of the more trusted reviewers have to say about this. And I agree that it would be a wasted opportunity if the game was only about shooting virtual people.
The recent actions of the admins have shown that reddit is beyond saving. They have betrayed the trust and goodwill of the users and moderators who made reddit what it is, and they have shown a complete disregard for the values and principles that reddit was founded on. They have prioritized profits over people, and they have sacrificed the quality and diversity of content for the sake of appeasing advertisers and investors. They have lied, gaslighted, and threatened anyone who dared to challenge or criticize them.
But I also feel frustrated about how hard it is to find equivalent communities to some of the niche subreddits that reddit hosts. For example, r/credibledefense is one of my favorite subreddits, a place where one can learn and discuss about military and security issues from a variety of perspectives and sources. It is a rare place where experts, enthusiasts, and laymen could interact in a civil and respectful manner, and where high-quality content and analysis are rewarded and encouraged. I have not found any other platform or website that can replicate that kind of community and experience.
I think this is one of the biggest challenges that we face as we migrate away from reddit. How do we preserve and rebuild the communities that we valued and enjoyed on reddit? How do we find or create platforms that can support and sustain those communities?