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Asking where to find POC spaces on Reddit was the biggest mistake I’ve made. (beehaw.org)

submitted 1 month ago by kimagurevenus@beehaw.org to c/poc@beehaw.org

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So I’ve practically argued up and down the thread, but after several panic attacks I’m one foot out of the door with Reddit but hesitant to leave as there are communities I enjoy there that I don’t think moved to Lemmy. The question was asked on my city’s subreddit and I had people try to frame me into being a racist, mock my trauma with white people, and try to minimize the effects of racism that follow us all in the current day. I’m tired, man.

I know not all white folks are bad but some are making me wish to not interact with them at all. I’m sorry.

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[–] Sundial@lemm.ee 17 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Sorry you had that experience.

Are there any poc subs that you can ask that question instead?

[–] kimagurevenus@beehaw.org 13 points 1 month ago (1 children)

There might be a couple, I wish I started with that before sharing the post. I do feel like their reactions to my question was an overreaction and then I solidified that by overreacting to the overreaction. 😆

[–] Sundial@lemm.ee 17 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yeah it happens. There's a reason a lot of people left reddit and came to sites like this. It just isn't the same site we used to use. Another thought I had was maybe to ask here or in one of the generic ask or chat communities. Who knows? Maybe you'll get lucky.

I hope you find what you're looking for.

[–] kimagurevenus@beehaw.org 11 points 1 month ago

Thank you! I’ll do that!