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I’ve been trying to find a place where people actually talk about things properly, not just drop random comments or try to go viral. Everywhere I look it’s either full of spam, trolls, or people arguing just for the sake of it. I just want a space where you can share an opinion, hear different sides, and have a real back-and-forth without it getting messy.

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[–] Sunsofold@lemmings.world 1 points 2 days ago

Gatekeepers are maligned but often necessary. Minimum hurdles help greatly, even. Any space in which you must pay to participate, especially for no guaranteed service or product, is likely to be better than the open public space.