But, maybe the trolls will be starving if you meet h*tr*d and ignorance, with Humour and Love?
And, yes. This was written with a bias towards this-side-of-the-pond-English. Scandinavia in some sense is closer to the UK, only the North Sea separating us.
Maybe showing that map to those rural monkies to enlarge their minds and spirits?
The pattern is echoed also over here in Sweden.
That M. Williamson candidature might be a vs. to that Trump-Wanna-Be R. DeSantis. After all, you need to be ALERT and ON YOUR TOES meeting this New Fascist Movement, and have the courage to speak truth to power!
But, begin where you are, and dig where you stand.
Take those darkish comments, and twist the heck of it, with some respectful fun! Main thing: To meet that darkery with mockery will only back-fire, and worsen things.
Amos Oz, in his book on curing fanatics [1], there is one significant difference between those fundamentalist/authoritarian mindsets vs the open-minded/algebraic-understanding/smile/lovers:
The first do not have and understand humo(u)r!
Keep strong, W. R.
We're here to make a difference, and in the end defend the ground-breaking idea of the liberal democracy. As in old skool liberalism of the UK Isles - that fed the core of the US Constitution!
Gilead, incoming. Love and Enlightment, the Wall of Stop Making It Happen.
That's a great comment, thank you! It's always nice to stumble upon other people who seem aware of what's going on. Yes, we have an obligation to respond to all the calls for fascism that seem to flood the media. Sigh! I only wish it paid more :)
Well, we make it - The Dark Minority is smaller than The Love Majority. Many voices, One goal. A choir in harmony! Just keeping strong with a We greater than Me.
PS. The trend is also obvious. Algorithms feeding on agression, envy and h*te are more driving than the opposite. Thus megalomaniac megasites will have an inherent dynamic to drive us "there". Not entered Mastodon for real, yet. Discord still lurking, with minimal use for me. But might think that the Diaspora of the mega(lomaniac) platforms will just be increasing. Where every Mastodon/Discord Server in the end becomes Villages of Love. Hope, there is! DS.
Duality and Trade-Off.
One old community rule: "Do Not Feed The Trolls."
But, maybe the trolls will be starving if you meet h*tr*d and ignorance, with Humour and Love?
And, yes. This was written with a bias towards this-side-of-the-pond-English. Scandinavia in some sense is closer to the UK, only the North Sea separating us.
Maybe showing that map to those rural monkies to enlarge their minds and spirits?
The pattern is echoed also over here in Sweden.
That M. Williamson candidature might be a vs. to that Trump-Wanna-Be R. DeSantis. After all, you need to be ALERT and ON YOUR TOES meeting this New Fascist Movement, and have the courage to speak truth to power!
But, begin where you are, and dig where you stand.
Take those darkish comments, and twist the heck of it, with some respectful fun! Main thing: To meet that darkery with mockery will only back-fire, and worsen things.
Amos Oz, in his book on curing fanatics [1], there is one significant difference between those fundamentalist/authoritarian mindsets vs the open-minded/algebraic-understanding/smile/lovers:
The first do not have and understand humo(u)r!
Keep strong, W. R.
We're here to make a difference, and in the end defend the ground-breaking idea of the liberal democracy. As in old skool liberalism of the UK Isles - that fed the core of the US Constitution!
Gilead, incoming. Love and Enlightment, the Wall of Stop Making It Happen.
Period.
That's a great comment, thank you! It's always nice to stumble upon other people who seem aware of what's going on. Yes, we have an obligation to respond to all the calls for fascism that seem to flood the media. Sigh! I only wish it paid more :)
Well, we make it - The Dark Minority is smaller than The Love Majority. Many voices, One goal. A choir in harmony! Just keeping strong with a We greater than Me.
PS. The trend is also obvious. Algorithms feeding on agression, envy and h*te are more driving than the opposite. Thus megalomaniac megasites will have an inherent dynamic to drive us "there". Not entered Mastodon for real, yet. Discord still lurking, with minimal use for me. But might think that the Diaspora of the mega(lomaniac) platforms will just be increasing. Where every Mastodon/Discord Server in the end becomes Villages of Love. Hope, there is! DS.
[1] http://www.amos-oz.net/how-to-cure-a-fanatic
Wishing you peace and love and tolerance on your life's journey Heather F. My comment will be my legacy, and your comment will be yours. Peace!