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A little maybe, but not much.

I've seen people say they left reddit to join Lemmy because of the toxic users. To each their own, but I personally think Lemmings aren't much better. Some people over here can't understand that sensitive questions can be asked without bad intent. People are way too defensive about their opinions.

It is disappointing, but it's the better option.

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[–] BigTurkeyLove@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 17 hours ago) (1 children)

Have you asked yourself why you asking sensitive questions? Like what is even an example of this situation you are talking about?

Have you considered the wording of the question might show intent.

Long time Lemmy user and ngl I'm not a fan of this broad generalization nor do I quite understand what you are talking about, and I don't often see stuff like this on Lemmy that often.

https://youtu.be/PJIgw9hWaTg

[–] Karl@literature.cafe -1 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago) (1 children)

You can check my post history if you want to :)

And you're not worth it. Blocked ya :3

[–] desertdruid@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

lol blocked for asking questions

[–] Karl@literature.cafe 0 points 5 hours ago

Aren't the answers for those questions obvious? People ask questions they can't ask IRL online all the time. He's just acting oblivious to make my post look weird. Also he can check those things for himself. 😽