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Is it just me, or have the comments on Lemmy become extra aggressive over the past 3 months? (lemmy.world)

submitted 10 months ago by Ghostalmedia@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I feel like things on Lemmy were pretty chill several months ago, and that’s started to change.

People used to talk each other like they would talk to a neighbor. Now I get the sense that people have become quick to be negative, attack, and not be constructive.

Am I crazy in feeling like the vibe has changed?

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[–] BlackPenguins@lemmy.world 8 points 10 months ago (1 children)

You notice people? Even on Reddit I never noticed people's names when they comment.

[–] rab@lemmy.ca 4 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Yeah but it's usually because it's the same people having a go at me every time

[–] spaduf@slrpnk.net 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

You should consider blocking them. Especially if they're consistently bugging you

[–] rab@lemmy.ca 2 points 10 months ago (4 children)

Or just not post anymore

[–] unreasonabro@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

First thing I did here was use an adblocker to hide the "somebody responded to your post" button due to cunts. But I'm old and genuinely don't give a shit any more. ;)

[–] spaduf@slrpnk.net 3 points 10 months ago

I guess if you want? But this is definitely the intended usage for blocking

[–] Sekrayray@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

Exact same thing happens to me, and it’s why I don’t really post anymore.

[–] JimboDHimbo@lemmy.ca 0 points 10 months ago (2 children)

After a quick scroll through your history, I see why those people are on your ass. 😂

[–] rab@lemmy.ca 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Example?

[–] HardNut@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I took a look at your comments purely because his reply made me curious. I don't think there's anything wrong with your comments. The only downvoted comment of yours I saw was that Trudeau has the worst approval rating ever, which is a matter of record, not opinion.

It's not on you, you're fine. I've had a similar experience here, people just don't seem to be able to take disagreement as anything less than personal

[–] unreasonabro@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

right? i say the most general things and people act like I'm a personal friend who knows them inside and out, offering vicious criticism of some crucial personality trait.

Like, why the fuck are you acting like I know you? How could I possibly? Monkeyass motherfuckers having a hard time with teh whole interwebs thing

[–] unreasonabro@lemmy.world -2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

lol rekt

[–] rab@lemmy.ca 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

You guys just prove my point, this place sucks

[–] JimboDHimbo@lemmy.ca -1 points 10 months ago

I mean, you could just leave? 😂