β² 63 βΌ Ban the MBFC bot (lemmy.today) submitted 2 years ago by Krono@lemmy.today to c/support@lemmy.world 69 comments fedilink hide all child comments This bot is spreading misinformation. This bot is spreading rightwing propaganda. This bot is spamming every post. This bot is consistently downvoted. This bot degrades the user experience. Please ban it.
[β] LainTrain@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 2 years ago (9 children) What bot? permalink fedilink source hideshow 9 child comments replies: [+] c0smokram3r@midwest.social 29 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent [+] Kaboom@reddthat.com -40 points 2 years ago (7 children) It's a bot that inadvertently reminded Lemmy's that they're far left permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 7 child comments replies: [β] ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.org 30 points 2 years ago (6 children) Far right people (MAGA) are so distant from the actual center that they see every leftist as far left. Yes, there are actual far-left communities (especially on Lemmygrad.ml) but the bulk of Lemmy leans mildly left-wing, especially by European standards. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [+] Kaboom@reddthat.com -44 points 2 years ago (5 children) Western Europe is left wing, globally. That's a very west-euro-centrist attitude you have. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [β] hoshikarakitaridia@lemmy.world 19 points 2 years ago (3 children) The perception that Western Europe is "left-wing" globally might oversimplify complex political landscapes and reflect a Eurocentric viewpoint. While Western Europe might lean left relative to some countries, this does not necessarily make it a global standard for left-wing politics. Itβs important to recognize that political spectrums are not uniform worldwide, and perspectives on what constitutes "left" or "right" can vary dramatically depending on cultural, social, and economic contexts. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [+] Kaboom@reddthat.com -16 points 2 years ago (2 children) Okay, just for the sake of easy communication, can we agree that left/right wing refers to the usual western definitions? And if so, can we agree that western Europe is pretty left wing? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] hoshikarakitaridia@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes, although the definition is not the issue but the false balance is No, because that depends on perspective and Europe is also not a single country. Your point is taken, but considering all of this your point becomes narrow, and that's why it's important to raise this context in this circumstance. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [β] Kaboom@reddthat.com -4 points 2 years ago I'm not ignoring you, I just don't really think this is going anywhere. Half of the world is China and India. Add in the rest of Asia, Africa, and South America, the world is pretty right wing. Hell, even basic stuff like gay marriage is illegal in most of the world. permalink fedilink source parent [β] ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.org 6 points 2 years ago Obligatory CZECH REPUBLIC IS CENTRAL YUROP permalink fedilink source parent
[+] c0smokram3r@midwest.social 29 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent
[+] Kaboom@reddthat.com -40 points 2 years ago (7 children) It's a bot that inadvertently reminded Lemmy's that they're far left permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 7 child comments replies: [β] ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.org 30 points 2 years ago (6 children) Far right people (MAGA) are so distant from the actual center that they see every leftist as far left. Yes, there are actual far-left communities (especially on Lemmygrad.ml) but the bulk of Lemmy leans mildly left-wing, especially by European standards. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [+] Kaboom@reddthat.com -44 points 2 years ago (5 children) Western Europe is left wing, globally. That's a very west-euro-centrist attitude you have. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [β] hoshikarakitaridia@lemmy.world 19 points 2 years ago (3 children) The perception that Western Europe is "left-wing" globally might oversimplify complex political landscapes and reflect a Eurocentric viewpoint. While Western Europe might lean left relative to some countries, this does not necessarily make it a global standard for left-wing politics. Itβs important to recognize that political spectrums are not uniform worldwide, and perspectives on what constitutes "left" or "right" can vary dramatically depending on cultural, social, and economic contexts. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [+] Kaboom@reddthat.com -16 points 2 years ago (2 children) Okay, just for the sake of easy communication, can we agree that left/right wing refers to the usual western definitions? And if so, can we agree that western Europe is pretty left wing? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] hoshikarakitaridia@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes, although the definition is not the issue but the false balance is No, because that depends on perspective and Europe is also not a single country. Your point is taken, but considering all of this your point becomes narrow, and that's why it's important to raise this context in this circumstance. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [β] Kaboom@reddthat.com -4 points 2 years ago I'm not ignoring you, I just don't really think this is going anywhere. Half of the world is China and India. Add in the rest of Asia, Africa, and South America, the world is pretty right wing. Hell, even basic stuff like gay marriage is illegal in most of the world. permalink fedilink source parent [β] ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.org 6 points 2 years ago Obligatory CZECH REPUBLIC IS CENTRAL YUROP permalink fedilink source parent
[β] ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.org 30 points 2 years ago (6 children) Far right people (MAGA) are so distant from the actual center that they see every leftist as far left. Yes, there are actual far-left communities (especially on Lemmygrad.ml) but the bulk of Lemmy leans mildly left-wing, especially by European standards. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [+] Kaboom@reddthat.com -44 points 2 years ago (5 children) Western Europe is left wing, globally. That's a very west-euro-centrist attitude you have. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [β] hoshikarakitaridia@lemmy.world 19 points 2 years ago (3 children) The perception that Western Europe is "left-wing" globally might oversimplify complex political landscapes and reflect a Eurocentric viewpoint. While Western Europe might lean left relative to some countries, this does not necessarily make it a global standard for left-wing politics. Itβs important to recognize that political spectrums are not uniform worldwide, and perspectives on what constitutes "left" or "right" can vary dramatically depending on cultural, social, and economic contexts. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [+] Kaboom@reddthat.com -16 points 2 years ago (2 children) Okay, just for the sake of easy communication, can we agree that left/right wing refers to the usual western definitions? And if so, can we agree that western Europe is pretty left wing? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] hoshikarakitaridia@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes, although the definition is not the issue but the false balance is No, because that depends on perspective and Europe is also not a single country. Your point is taken, but considering all of this your point becomes narrow, and that's why it's important to raise this context in this circumstance. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [β] Kaboom@reddthat.com -4 points 2 years ago I'm not ignoring you, I just don't really think this is going anywhere. Half of the world is China and India. Add in the rest of Asia, Africa, and South America, the world is pretty right wing. Hell, even basic stuff like gay marriage is illegal in most of the world. permalink fedilink source parent [β] ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.org 6 points 2 years ago Obligatory CZECH REPUBLIC IS CENTRAL YUROP permalink fedilink source parent
[+] Kaboom@reddthat.com -44 points 2 years ago (5 children) Western Europe is left wing, globally. That's a very west-euro-centrist attitude you have. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [β] hoshikarakitaridia@lemmy.world 19 points 2 years ago (3 children) The perception that Western Europe is "left-wing" globally might oversimplify complex political landscapes and reflect a Eurocentric viewpoint. While Western Europe might lean left relative to some countries, this does not necessarily make it a global standard for left-wing politics. Itβs important to recognize that political spectrums are not uniform worldwide, and perspectives on what constitutes "left" or "right" can vary dramatically depending on cultural, social, and economic contexts. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [+] Kaboom@reddthat.com -16 points 2 years ago (2 children) Okay, just for the sake of easy communication, can we agree that left/right wing refers to the usual western definitions? And if so, can we agree that western Europe is pretty left wing? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] hoshikarakitaridia@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes, although the definition is not the issue but the false balance is No, because that depends on perspective and Europe is also not a single country. Your point is taken, but considering all of this your point becomes narrow, and that's why it's important to raise this context in this circumstance. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [β] Kaboom@reddthat.com -4 points 2 years ago I'm not ignoring you, I just don't really think this is going anywhere. Half of the world is China and India. Add in the rest of Asia, Africa, and South America, the world is pretty right wing. Hell, even basic stuff like gay marriage is illegal in most of the world. permalink fedilink source parent [β] ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.org 6 points 2 years ago Obligatory CZECH REPUBLIC IS CENTRAL YUROP permalink fedilink source parent
[β] hoshikarakitaridia@lemmy.world 19 points 2 years ago (3 children) The perception that Western Europe is "left-wing" globally might oversimplify complex political landscapes and reflect a Eurocentric viewpoint. While Western Europe might lean left relative to some countries, this does not necessarily make it a global standard for left-wing politics. Itβs important to recognize that political spectrums are not uniform worldwide, and perspectives on what constitutes "left" or "right" can vary dramatically depending on cultural, social, and economic contexts. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [+] Kaboom@reddthat.com -16 points 2 years ago (2 children) Okay, just for the sake of easy communication, can we agree that left/right wing refers to the usual western definitions? And if so, can we agree that western Europe is pretty left wing? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] hoshikarakitaridia@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes, although the definition is not the issue but the false balance is No, because that depends on perspective and Europe is also not a single country. Your point is taken, but considering all of this your point becomes narrow, and that's why it's important to raise this context in this circumstance. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [β] Kaboom@reddthat.com -4 points 2 years ago I'm not ignoring you, I just don't really think this is going anywhere. Half of the world is China and India. Add in the rest of Asia, Africa, and South America, the world is pretty right wing. Hell, even basic stuff like gay marriage is illegal in most of the world. permalink fedilink source parent
[+] Kaboom@reddthat.com -16 points 2 years ago (2 children) Okay, just for the sake of easy communication, can we agree that left/right wing refers to the usual western definitions? And if so, can we agree that western Europe is pretty left wing? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] hoshikarakitaridia@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes, although the definition is not the issue but the false balance is No, because that depends on perspective and Europe is also not a single country. Your point is taken, but considering all of this your point becomes narrow, and that's why it's important to raise this context in this circumstance. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [β] Kaboom@reddthat.com -4 points 2 years ago I'm not ignoring you, I just don't really think this is going anywhere. Half of the world is China and India. Add in the rest of Asia, Africa, and South America, the world is pretty right wing. Hell, even basic stuff like gay marriage is illegal in most of the world. permalink fedilink source parent
[β] hoshikarakitaridia@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes, although the definition is not the issue but the false balance is No, because that depends on perspective and Europe is also not a single country. Your point is taken, but considering all of this your point becomes narrow, and that's why it's important to raise this context in this circumstance. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [β] Kaboom@reddthat.com -4 points 2 years ago I'm not ignoring you, I just don't really think this is going anywhere. Half of the world is China and India. Add in the rest of Asia, Africa, and South America, the world is pretty right wing. Hell, even basic stuff like gay marriage is illegal in most of the world. permalink fedilink source parent
[β] Kaboom@reddthat.com -4 points 2 years ago I'm not ignoring you, I just don't really think this is going anywhere. Half of the world is China and India. Add in the rest of Asia, Africa, and South America, the world is pretty right wing. Hell, even basic stuff like gay marriage is illegal in most of the world. permalink fedilink source parent
[β] ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.org 6 points 2 years ago Obligatory CZECH REPUBLIC IS CENTRAL YUROP permalink fedilink source parent