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I deleted my thread.

Not because I changed my mind about anything, but because the thread turned into a cesspool of nasty replies, totally made up accusations, mischaracterizations...

...+ exactly what I first objected to: It got hijacked so the main point was lost.

And this is one reason I post less often here. This is a regular occurrence here now, vs when I first came here 3 years ago.

Expressing an opinion civilly is great, some of you did that.

Being an asshole is not.

Kthxbye.

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Callalily
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I'm so sorry people treat you like that. I was at work all day so I missed what happened.
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Laffy
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@Callalily In a nutshell (reply to a different account, but here you go):

mstdn.social/@GottaLaff/115096…

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@exmotoh Oy. Seriously? I mean, you're being very civil and reasonable, so thank you, but "defending" Newsom?

No, I did not. In the post, I specifically said I was not voting for him in the primary.

It was about focusing on his expertise in Trump trolling, and people accused me of wanting trans and gay people murdered.

That's why I deleted. Me, a mom of amazing gay twins and as a former teacher, counseled teens who were transitioning, who came to me, their advocate.

That's why I deleted.


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Laffy
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@Callalily They were the nicest of all of them. Now you can understand why I deleted, bc the rest were awful.
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Callalily
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Unbelievable the way people act on the internet. It brings out a lot of assholes.
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My Cat is British
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Don’t succumb to the drama sweet pea…there are always going to be those who just don’t have the capability to understand. You’re doing a great job trying to keep us informed. I appreciate you…sending you a hug 🫂 and some love ❤️
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The Tartan
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Things like this make me sad. 😞

Mostly because we really need your voice here; some of us rely on you a lot for your news and perspective. ❤️

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Laffy
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@QueenOfTheCroneAge xoxo always
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Laffy
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@timo21 Yeah, it was
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Laffy
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@Westcoastmaven I only block. I don't want the assholes to see my TL

And thank you!

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Laffy
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@huntingdon My name came up by whom?

Are you asking me why I don't block?

I do block. I've been blocking all day. It's been a relentless onslaught of what I described earlier.

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Laffy
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@huntingdon I never thought of it that way, thanks.

Oh and thank you. Back atcha.

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JimTheWhyGuy ❌👑
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I am sorry you had to deal with this asshat today. Your posts are awesome and help keep so many of us informed about the good news still popping up in our fight against Orange Pustule and his ilk.

Taking a closer look: That account hasn't posted jack shit since like January ... and then suddenly becomes outraged after misinterpreting or deliberately misunderstanding something you said?

They can most kindly get fucked. 🤬

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Laffy
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@jimthewhyguy Ha! Great reply, thanks.

I didn't realize they were one of "those" accounts... I wouldn't have even bothered to reply, just blocked.

But I had an onslaught today, all day, still continuing.

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JimTheWhyGuy ❌👑
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This hasn't happened to me ... yet. But that's b/c I'm not followed (in a good way!) out here like you are. Never doubt the good you are doing! 😍
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Laffy
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@jimthewhyguy You're sweet, but that wasn't in doubt. What's in doubt is my willingness/patience with putting up with this shit.
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JimTheWhyGuy ❌👑
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Oh, I can imagine! I have a similar situation with some things I do voluntarily these days and there are times when I just have to break away before my head explodes.
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Diana Barbosa 🇺🇦🇵🇸
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I thought this was a safer space. Sorry that you are being mistreated 😥
Thank you for keeping me informed with news from that side of the pond! 🫂
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it’s a huge disappointment when we just can’t have nice things.
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@JanisKay What kills me is how people didn't read my words. They accused me of wanting him to win in 2028 (I said I wouldn't vote for him in primary), they accused me, mom of LGBTQ twins, of wanting gay people murdered, of wanting trans people murdered (I counseled teens who were transitioning when I was teaching), and more.

I've had it.

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Janis
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that’s what I got out of more recent conversation here. That’s just awful. Obviously don’t pay attention to your words! Some people just want to create upheaval.
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I'm sorry. You made a good point. But yeah, it flew over the heads of a lot of folks
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Erin Dalzell (He/Him) 🇨🇦
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I would miss you but clearly we (mastodon) don’t deserve you. We can follow you on bsky anyway. I say leave, we ain’t worth the hassle.
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@MedeaVanamode I just had to block yet another one! See my TL.

This is why I'm not enjoying mastodon anymore. I don't get this on Bsky, and I've been on since Day One there.

I get harassed, insulted, etc here on a daily, sometimes hourly, basis

@emd

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Medea Vanamonde
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Trolls is my running theory.
Trolls and Bots.
If it’s collective Fugue Bad Behavior we are frelked.

I’m preblocking when I see them in wake of your and others posting.

It just feels too much like Brigading on Twitter PREMUSK

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Yes, Mastodon can be way too scoldy sometimes, though I suspect that much of that nastiness comes from bots and trolls given the fediverse has been gaining popularity and voices over time.

Your voice is a needed and very much appreciated one. Thank you for all you do to help us all navigate the mess we are in, and I’m so sorry you have to deal with all the garbage.

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❤️❤️❤️

WTAF? Ideally we had left that nonsense behind at The Dead Bird Turd emporium… so tremendously sorry you’ve been hassled yet again for rigorous truth, Laffers.
The self-righteous and vituperatively accusatory amongst us are why we cannot have and keep nice things. xOx

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@timo21 It absolutely is. It was on Twitter; it has been on every other social media site that’s become sufficiently popular; it has been for at least a decade now. The big problem is that it’s so contagious among impressionable sorts who do not realize they’re being brainwashed by fake accounts. When someone you’ve known for years starts repeating troll talking points, you know that’s a Democratic vote lost. It’s been maddening to see it play out over and over.
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Jen, MPH
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I just block them when I see them troll other people. If on my thread, I think I’ll start responding block and block them, so other people don’t feel the need to keep engaging. Don’t take down posts if it gets overrun, because that’s actually their goal and I won’t let trolls win. They are social media terrorists who want to troll you into shutting up.
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