- cross-posted to:
- [email protected]
- cross-posted to:
- [email protected]
Taking a look at what gets upvoted and what is downvoted to oblivion, it’s quite clear what the community at large wants.
We don’t want [email protected] to be just another “serious conservative comm” any longer, they have whole instances dedicated to their kind of “free speech” and other comms as well.
So to that end I have thrown my hat in the ring to be mod and steer this comm to be what people want it to be so show your support at https://lemmy.world/post/25837943
I have also typed out a proposed draft set of rules to keep things from “going off the rails”:
- Parody With Purpose: This is a space for humorous takes on conservative politics. We welcome satire, but draw the line at content that promotes racism, sexism, homophobia, or other forms of bigotry.
- Memes Over Manifestos: This community focuses on humor and parody, not serious political debate. There are plenty of spaces for earnest conservative discussion—this isn’t one of them.
- Highlight Contradictions: The best content points out inconsistencies and hypocrisies in conservative talking points. Creative commentary is encouraged.
- Public Figures Fair Game: Politicians and pundits can be satirized, but no targeting of private individuals, doxxing, or harassment.
- No News Zone: Memes only, news should be sent to the nearest relevant comm
- Clear Satire: Make your satirical intent reasonably clear. We’re here to mock bad ideas, not accidentally spread them.
- Relevant Content: All posts should relate to conservative politics or ideologies in some way.
- Community Respect: Disagree with fellow members all you want, but personal attacks aren’t welcome. Save the criticism for the ideas, not each other.
- Moderation Discretion: Mods will use reasonable judgment in applying these rules. We’ll be fair, but firm.
- Remember The Purpose: This community exists as a pressure valve—a place to process through humor the often frustrating world of conservative politics.
Lemmy conservatives aren’t exactly quiet, at worst a quick look at their profile will tell you if they’re being serious or not
Plus, proposed rule 6: Clear Satire: Make your satirical intent reasonably clear.
So if I truly can’t tell, you’ll be asked to clarify or it’ll be removed
Please be generous in applying that rule and rather delete than let something vile stand.
Far too many things start as just a joke and then other people join and don’t think it’s a joke and then you get something like r/thedonald.
Oh I know, I’ve been on Reddit for a long time so I know how quickly it can devolve without good care
I will definitely be leaning “better safe than sorry”. Removed posts can always be restored if it was truly satire, damage done from a serious hateful post left up too long cant
this is a valid concern. ty for mentioning.