Well written and well said. These changes and polarizations in social media platforms (and here on substack) have been difficult to take on so many levels. Blocking is a great way to establish boundaries. I'd also like to see some rules, some pushback against the notion that free speech = hate speech. I'll keep hope alive.
As to finding more writers with voices that represent everything other than cis het white ableist normativity, this has been a great place for me! My reading list is growing, my community is coming together, and I'm seeing an abundance of kindness and compassion. Thanks for being part of that.
You're welcome, and thank you for your vision and response. I am trying to hold to the kindness and compassion, unless someone crosses a line...rather like my old mare who prefers to live and let live, as long as she's not being hassled.
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Well written and well said. These changes and polarizations in social media platforms (and here on substack) have been difficult to take on so many levels. Blocking is a great way to establish boundaries. I'd also like to see some rules, some pushback against the notion that free speech = hate speech. I'll keep hope alive.
As to finding more writers with voices that represent everything other than cis het white ableist normativity, this has been a great place for me! My reading list is growing, my community is coming together, and I'm seeing an abundance of kindness and compassion. Thanks for being part of that.
You're welcome, and thank you for your vision and response. I am trying to hold to the kindness and compassion, unless someone crosses a line...rather like my old mare who prefers to live and let live, as long as she's not being hassled.