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[–]Trajan 6 insightful - 2 fun6 insightful - 1 fun7 insightful - 2 fun -  (5 children)

Is Saidit even focussed on free speech? I don't see that mentioned in its about content. It seems more about encouraging productive debate, which certainly can include controversial topics within the bounds of legality. The problem is that a lot of people seem to believe that Saidit is or could be a bastion of free speech, and that's not going to happen. Saidit doesn't need to be tolerant of pederasty to be a useful alternative to the hive minds and political censorship of Reddit and social media. If anything it'd probably be a better place if, over time, the free speech crowd moves on and if there's still a sizeable number of people interested in discussing topics beyond free speech and conspiracy theories.

[–]Caamib[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (4 children)

You're another one who doesn't understand my point. You can't just create productive debate on demand. If you limit your site to a right wing political site and nothing else (just like Voat did) you will die. I am a right winger myself so I'm not criticizing you on that issue, just that your site focus is too narrow.

[–]Trajan 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

Where did I suggest it should be only right-wing perspectives? If you find many people misunderstanding your point then either we’re pretty dull or you should have another go at explaining what it is you’re pushing.

[–]Caamib[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Or it could be that these people are just stupid, have you considered that? A lot of smart people with clear, concise views are constantly strawmanned, maybe it's just that most people are morons.

What I was saying is that most of Saidit has Reddit's policies in everything but narrow politics. This is exactly how Voat was and why it died. Not my problem if you can't grasp that.

[–]wendolynne 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Ironic example of bringing down the discussion with insults. Saidit needs to figure out how to stop the constant knee-jerk labeling of people who disagree as "stupid", "morons" etc. My suggestion: Have some respect, and look for opportunities to say "I see your point, ..."

[–]Trajan 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I’ll ask again. Where did I say it should only be right-wing?