This is probably as close as I will get to discussing politics. I am bothered by the hatred of the upper classes, capitalism, etc that I see here in the Fediverse. Even I, who love nobility, royalty, etc. will be the first to say that there is good and bad in every class, from the richest king to the poorest peasant. Hate the ones causing the problem as individuals, or even part of a very specific group, not just because they have money. Capitalism isn't the problem. There is nothing wrong with getting ahead in the world and making money. It's only a problem if you deliberately go out and harm others. And on the same token, there is nothing wrong with not getting involved in any of it and continuing with your normal life, either. I'm sick of feeling as if I stumbled into some kind of leftist convention where being rich is somehow a mortal sin, or using this platform over another makes you bad, or you must be convinced to do otherwise, and everything is about politics! Whatever happened to people just writing about their lives, the food they ate, where they went last night, the things... Show more...This is probably as close as I will get to discussing politics. I am bothered by the hatred of the upper classes, capitalism, etc that I see here in the Fediverse. Even I, who love nobility, royalty, etc. will be the first to say that there is good and bad in every class, from the richest king to the poorest peasant. Hate the ones causing the problem as individuals, or even part of a very specific group, not just because they have money. Capitalism isn't the problem. There is nothing wrong with getting ahead in the world and making money. It's only a problem if you deliberately go out and harm others. And on the same token, there is nothing wrong with not getting involved in any of it and continuing with your normal life, either. I'm sick of feeling as if I stumbled into some kind of leftist convention where being rich is somehow a mortal sin, or using this platform over another makes you bad, or you must be convinced to do otherwise, and everything is about politics! Whatever happened to people just writing about their lives, the food they ate, where they went last night, the things they learned, what their pets did, what books they read, etc? In short, where are the normal posts and instances? I see a few, and I'm grateful for them, but I want to find more. Today, I was invited to an instance by a very kind administrator. But after looking at their terms, I realised they didn't align with my beliefs. Will I insult her? Of course not! We just share different views. But I am finding it difficult to find my place here, and it may be about the Fediverse at large, once the accessibility issues are removed from the discussion. I saw many types of people on Facebook, but my friends all had "normal" posts, and it was a pleasant place to be because I joined groups and added friends who shared my interests. Did they occasionally write about politics? Yes. Did I defriend some over it because they did it constantly? Yes. But it wasn't an everyday experience. Here, I feel like I'm working hard just to find "my people", and the sad thing is, this time, I'm not even talking about those who love high culture! I just mean ones who don't live and breathe politics, activism, advocacy, world affairs, etc. Yes, you are doing a great thing, and I thank you. I just don't need to be bombarded with it!
Chris Mills
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