While I love legit, informational, open-minded arguments in general, there were a couple hate-speech attacks against a recent, Belgian/Jewish-themed post here that immediately smashed our #1 rule here (“Netiquette”) to bits.

Those came from two individuals in particular (same instance), and disgusted both myself and my co-mod.

I want to remind everyone here-- for anyone new to this community, it’s both common-sense and classic Netiquette to suggest that if one wants to argue hard, it’s best to start with some politeness where possible.

The two banned can appeal, if they like. I’m not opposed to talking things out, assuming good-faith is involved.

I also want to clarify that the original comic by no means attempted to ‘pick international sides.’ It was in fact an attempt to depict internal strife between people within a small community. That, and nothing more.

EDIT: I’ve made some major revisions in my message above, seeking for better clarity. Thank you for re-reading.

    • JohnnyEnzyme@lemm.eeOPMEnglish
      93·
      5 days ago

      Why the mean-spiritedness of that? Why the need to put down other people?

      Is it wrong for me to defend my friends, colleagues, and other peoples?

      Me, most of my personal roots come what are known as the “Ancient Americas,” spiced-up with conquering Euros. We are now a blend, so what? It’s the new-reality; didn’t you get that memo?

        • Nacktmull@lemm.eeMEnglish
          31·
          4 days ago

          First you claim to be against genocide. Then you write:

          I will be watching with bated breath the day your society finally, rightfully falls.

          What kind of mental gymnastics is that supposed to be? Obviously you are indeed in favor of genocide, as long as only Jewish people are the victims of it. Or what exactly do you think would happen to its Jewish citizens, if Israel were to “fall”, as you trivialize it?

            • Nacktmull@lemm.eeMEnglish
              1·
              21 hours ago

              You are so hung up on seeing the world in black and white that all you got left is toxic and misanthropic hate speech. A well differentiated discussion about a topic as complex as the Israel-Palestine conflict is obviously not possible with you.

          • Cephalotrocity@biglemmowski.winEnglish
            21·
            2 days ago

            So as you can see from that recent diatribe, there is no rational debate, no reasoning, or even the faintest hint of willingness to be civil. There is just what you allow to pollute the site. Hamas got banned from Twitter and now rots Lemmy. It is up to you whether to allow it to continue, but do not make the mistake of thinking that attitude is a one-off, or won’t constantly try to get its digs in every chance it can if you do.

            • Nacktmull@lemm.eeMEnglish
              2·
              21 hours ago

              Agreed, we allowed this to go too far and for too long. I promise faster bans in the future, sorry for any inconvenience caused by our hesitation.

          • JohnnyEnzyme@lemm.eeOPMEnglish
            21·
            3 days ago

            OMG, thank you for explaining that. I get kind of emotional at times, but what you said was… schön?

            • Nacktmull@lemm.eeMEnglish
              21·
              3 days ago

              I really tried to stay out of the discussion but damn, that bs made me fucking angry!