I believe in this instance and think it’s a sign that more conservatives are starting to discover the Fediverse.

I use Lemmy and the Fediverse because I believe in the same principle that brought it to life: decentralization. Nobody owns the whole thing.

That means conservatives, liberals, anarchists, and everyone else can run their own servers and speak their minds.

If we accept that idea for one group, we have to accept it for all. Otherwise, the whole project turns into the same centralized system we all claim to be against.

Conservatives get told we don’t belong online in certain spaces, but the Fediverse isn’t one of those places. It’s built so we can set up our own instances, moderate them our way, and still be part of the larger conversation.

That doesn’t mean forcing others to agree with us. It means exercising the same rights as anyone else to build communities, share ideas, and connect.

Equal access isn’t a privilege granted by one side; it’s the foundation of the network itself.

If only one political side exists on Lemmy and in the Fediverse, it becomes an echo chamber, and echo chambers don’t last.

Conservatives bring in different values, arguments, and discussions that test and sharpen ideas. That’s how free speech works.

If we believe in the model, then conservatives absolutely have a place at the table, just as much as left-leaning instances do.

We’re participants, equal in right and responsibility, and our presence proves the system is living up to what it promised.

  • ubergeek@lemmy.todayEnglish
    2·
    1 day ago

    Nah, US conservatives are fascists. They hit all the checkmarks: nationalism, always scapegoating, othering groups, militaristic… Like, every point of a fascist system.

    I’m thinking you are actually a fascist troll trying to create chaos.

    You are, of course, free to think whatever you like. What you aren’t able to do is substitute your own reality for what is actually reality.

    • Donald J. MuskOPEnglish
      12·
      1 day ago

      Says the fascist troll. I see what you’re doing. Won’t work.

      • ubergeek@lemmy.todayEnglish
        2·
        1 day ago

        Bruh, your nick consists of the names of two literal fascists…

        Musk even bragged he’s a white nationalist. And Donald Trump rubs shoulders with Nazis, even has one he appointed to his cabinet.

        • ArtemZMAEnglish
          2·
          1 day ago

          I asked ChatGPT, it says we are not fascists.

          • Dr. George SorosEnglish
            1·
            1 day ago

            Newsflash: the hallucination machine says conservatives are not fascists

            • Donald J. MuskOPEnglish
              1·
              23 hours ago

              Looks like you are the fascist for trying to silence us. Eww!

              • Dr. George SorosEnglish
                1·
                20 hours ago

                implying that only one person is tired of you conservatives and the fascism your politicians imposed on us

                • Donald J. MuskOPEnglish
                  1·
                  19 hours ago

                  Oh, I know there are lots of leftist fascists on Lemmy. It’s not just one!

          • Donald J. MuskOPEnglish
            1·
            1 day ago

            Lemmy thinks that anyone who thinks differently than they do, have to be fascists. Which is pretty fascist. lmao

          • ubergeek@lemmy.todayEnglish
            1·
            1 day ago

            Ah, good ole reliable ChatGPT… The same system that suggests glue as a good recipe ingredient when making pizza!

            Key Characteristics of Fascism Political Structure

            Authoritarianism: Centralized control by a dictatorial leader.
Suppression of Dissent: Harsh measures against opposition and criticism.
Nationalism: Emphasis on national superiority and unity.

            Economic Control

            State Control of Economy: Strong regulation and direction of economic activity.
Corporatism: Collaboration between the state and corporate interests, often sidelining non-fascist organizations.

            Social Dynamics

            Militarism: Celebration of military values and often aggressive foreign policies.
Xenophobia: Vilification of outsiders and minority groups, promoting a homogeneous national identity.

            Cultural Aspects

            Cult of Personality: Glorification of the leader, often portrayed as a heroic figure.
Anti-Communism: Strong opposition to leftist ideologies and movements.

            Propaganda and Mobilization

            Mass Mobilization: Use of rallies and propaganda to galvanize public support.
Violence and Intimidation: Tactics to instill fear and suppress opposition.

            Identifying Fascist Movements

            Opposition to Democracy: Efforts to undermine electoral processes and civil liberties.
Manipulation of Public Sentiment: Exploiting societal fears and prejudices to gain support.

            These characteristics can help identify fascist tendencies in political movements or leaders. The more traits exhibited, the stronger the indication of fascism.

            Conservatives literally hit all of those.

            • ArtemZMAEnglish
              2·
              1 day ago

              I asked it for a recipe to make pizza, so far no glue!

              You are factually incorrect more often than ChatGPT. Think about it.

            • ArtemZMAEnglish
              2·
              1 day ago

              Anti Communism is a characteristic of fascism? Sounds like a recent addition to the definition by Antifa (a leftist terrorist organization) or other tankies.

                • ArtemZMAEnglish
                  2·
                  1 day ago

                  They went first after the Jews. Just like modern leftists.

                  Communists (USSR) and Nazi Germany were allies at first, held military parades together and occupied Poland together.

                  • ubergeek@lemmy.todayEnglish
                    11·
                    1 day ago

                    No leftist is going after “the jews”… just zionostd engaged in genocide.

        • Donald J. MuskOPEnglish
          11·
          1 day ago

          Says the fascist troll. I know what you’re doing. Won’t work. You’re just a fascist troll, who loves talking about Nazis, trying to spread discontent. So gross.

          • ubergeek@lemmy.todayEnglish
            1·
            1 day ago

            Says the fascist troll.

            Ah the standard “I know you are, but what am I” trick!

            I know what you’re doing. Won’t work.

            I know pointing out facts wont change your mind. There was even a study done about that.

            who loves talking about Nazis, trying to spread discontent.

            If you’re not “discontented” at least by the actions of our fascist government in the Imperial States of America… Well, that says a lot about yourself.

            • Donald J. MuskOPEnglish
              11·
              1 day ago

              Your fascists tricks don’t work here. We all know what you’re doing.