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Like was it a meaningful debate or a flat out flame war? And what was the main theme you were arguing over?

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[โ€“] akunohana@piefed.blahaj.zone 13 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I stated that in a democracy fascist, racist, neo-nazi political parties should not have the right to form, campaign or run for government because - other than the obvious reasons - they are inherently undemocratic. I also added that this is not a paradox of democracy and that claiming otherwise is apologist bullcrap trying to justify fascism, racism or other institutional, totalitarian forms of oppression.

I got death threats.

Edit: maybe this doesn't apply here since there was no arguing really? ๐Ÿค”

Yeah, Lemmy is a bit more sophisticated and civil compared to other social media. That is why I always come back.

[โ€“] Iconoclast@feddit.uk 1 points 4 days ago

and that claiming otherwise is apologist bullcrap trying to justify fascism, racism or other institutional, totalitarian forms of oppression.

That's just making a statement and refusing any challenge to it. Debate means searching for the truth and acknowledging you might be wrong. Now you're just turning it into a personal attack toward anyone who disagrees with you. It's intellectually dishonest and in bad faith.