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I agree. It's an odd site. Initially I though I liked it and had an idealistic view of it as a perfect democracy. You quickly realize that no such forum exists

I agree. It's an odd site. Initially I though I liked it and had an idealistic view of it as a perfect democracy. You quickly realize that no such forum exists, especially as it gains popularity... which you would think would make it more democratic. It kind of leaves me with a sense of disappointment. Humans, by nature, won't ever realize a perfect democracy. We are too much of sheep, and care too much about feeling validated and included. Stupid evolutionary heard behavior gets in the way.

madamelic 7y ago
>Humans, by nature, won't ever realize a perfect democracy. We are too much of sheep, and care too much about feeling validated and included. I think you are placing too much blame on lurkers and every day commenters. The biggest issue is moderation. Moderators almost always have the power go to their head, they begin abusing mod tools and creating a repressed community rather than creating a community that fosters open and honest communication.