E.g. abortion rights, anti-LGBTQ, contempt for atheism, Christian nationalism, etc.

  • NataliePortland@lemmy.ca
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    Some users have come to this thread to answer this question honesty and openly. Without cussing or name calling or anything.

    I think it’s shameful for people to be downvoting them. Downvote something for being off topic, or for being violent or hateful that’s fine. But for having an opinion that’s different from yours in a thread specifically asking for that?

    There are always going to be people who you disagree with. On every topic.That kind of behavior will only push people away.

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      I agree.

      I asked this question because I really want to try to understand people who are different than me and hold other opinions than me. Broaden my horizon. Maybe help people question their own reasonings.

      So, I asked a question on a topic I don’t understand. I hope people will answer honestly and that people who disagree will avoid persecuting that honesty.

      We all need to find common ground somewhere.

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        Good for you that’s a great attitude to have. Having honest and open conversation in good faith is so valuable and healthy. Keep it up and don’t let those types get you down.

        I totally agree about the common ground. Understanding has to occur on both sides. You must be willing to listen before you expect anyone else to.

    • Fal@yiffit.net
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      Get over it. If people post unpopular things, they’re going to get downvotes. Even if answering an explicit question