However, would it be out of place for me to recommend a way of approaching fascist or conservative stories in the future to avoid the fire extinguisher?

Not out of place at all, friend. I appreciate your concern.

But I gotta be upfront, and I don’t want you thinking that I disregard anything that you are saying. Because I DO appreciate you, and in fact, envy your thoughtful nuance and educated responses.

But I don’t take Lemmy that seriously. I just don’t.

Lemmy didn’t change the election. Lemmy didn’t affect the election. Nothing I say or have said affected the election.

We are legit a small community of nerds who argue about shit online.

That’s as far as it goes for me. Yes, I think conservatives should be able to speak here. Yes, I think Lemmy should be more open to diversity of opinions.

But no, I won’t overthink my approach to it. I’ll create a conservative community here and here, and contribute posts to them. From news orgs.

I just freakin’ cut and past link of something I read that’s interesting. That’s it.

I don’t ragebait, because I don’t have any intent to enrage. The fact that people get enraged is on them, not me. I don’t know why people even click on the links if they hate the headlines so much.

And if they DON’T click on the links, then they really shouldn’t get so mad. Just ignore me, move on. I know it’s possible. I ignore lots of people on Lemmy. lol

I do wish there were more people like you on here though. I enjoy your comments, even if I don’t necessarily agree with all the points made.

Friend, you are much smarter and nuanced than I am.

And I appreciate that about you!