I can’t really think of a reason for that as Reddit is hated somewhat equally by “both” sides of the spectrum. It’s just something I find interesting.

  • PoliticalAgitator@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    The political vibe on Lemmy isn’t really a new thing. Reddit had it 15 years ago. Good forums and IRC channels had it before that. It’s been part of the “golden age” of every online social medium

    Eventually, teenage edgelords find start taking up too much space. Shortly after that, the far-right turn up to prey on them.

    The people who made the platform good in the first place leave and the cycle begins anew.