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by ausbah 2151 days ago
everytime I visit sites like these, they're already infested with crypticurrency nuts, racists, conspiracy theorists, and all other manner of internet wack jobs
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Are "internet wack jobs" not allowed a platform? There's certainly some content niche that they're filling for some people even if you disagree with them/dislike them.
Are "internet wack jobs" not allowed a platform?

They are, but if you aren't interested in that content, why would you be interested in joining communities where that is the focus?

when every alternative platform immediately gets filled with people who hold really despicable views, it's a hard pass for normal consumers to join

look at gab and voat