Practically every main stream internet service I can think about that I have used is littered with fascist or imperialist comments. Anytime I push back against it, I have to contend with a wave of reactionaries jumping down my throat.
Sometimes I wonder what’s the point. As in, should I just back off and not say anything? It doesn’t seem like saying anything makes a difference anyway.
I dunno, I guess I’m teetering on the edge of despair a bit. Fascism isn’t fringe on the internet anymore, from what I can see. It makes me worry for the near future.
Fill disclosure: my friend thinks I’m just too online.
You’re in the imperial core (presumably). Don’t punish yourself for not being able to grow anything on dry ground. No one expects that of you.
Don’t let liberal, individualist cultural conditioning tell you you’re failing if you’re not some kind of main character messiah.
Pick your opportunities. Make yourself known to people and they will come to you when they’re ready. Reality is a powerful ally.
Damn. Thank you for this. Lots of other excellent responses on this thread too, but this one really hit home.
Excellent point
its such a relief when you can see your comrades and laugh/hate all this bs together as a functional, living and inspiring cadre
there are a lot of people who won’t take this anymore, they just may be in a similar situation, or have yet to discover theory and praxis