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by yarcob 1747 days ago
The problem isn't only with being outright blocked, the problem is also that some topics trigger immediate outrage and can't be discussed openly.

For example, try talking about a need for safe spaces for X, and you will immediately get abuse from random strangers complaining that you aren't thinking about Y.

Or try saying anything about treatment Z side effects. You'll be downvoted and insulted for not sufficiently trusting the science.

Some discussions just work better in a less open, moderated forum, where people will try to engage with you, rather than having an angry internet mob materialize out of thin air whenever their trigger topic is mentioned.