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We have a chance to build a new community here. How do we avoid the mistakes of /r/newzealand? (lemmy.fmhy.ml)
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Hi all, as with most of you, I'm an immigrant from Reddit. I never used to go on to the NZ or regional subreddits because frankly, I felt very unwelcome and those places were extremely negative.

How then do we build a new community that is based on being positive and accepting, even of those with different points of view, political leanings, religious beliefs or lifestyles? Everyone deserves a voice, no one deserves to be shouted down or made to feel unwelcome or belittled because they have differing thoughts.

Even festering cunts like Brian Tamaki and his ilk, deserve a seat at the table. We live in a free country and that means everyone should get a voice. Everyone gets to speak their piece, even if you don't like it.

How do we stop this community devolving into yet another online echo chamber?

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[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year ago (4 children)

@Dave@lemmy.nz has already stated that he would rather not over moderate (I don’t want to put words in his mouth either)

I don't want to give the impression of a low amount of moderation. Rather, calling people out on poor behaviour* as a first step and resorting to bans only when discussion fails.

* we don't have to put up with or waste our time on obvious trolls, I just don't think banning anyone that says something in good faith that we don't like is the way to build a welcoming community

[–] BlueEther@no.lastname.nz 2 points 1 year ago

I' didn't want to imply that it would be low moderation to the point to where it falls apart, and I another comment I linked to the thread.

So far Dave I think you are doing well to get across what your intentions are.

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