CallMeALibItsAllGood

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China censored chapters on democracy and privacy in Edward Snowden autobiography in c/main@hexbear.net
[–] CallMeALibItsAllGood@hexbear.net 0 points 4 years ago (4 children)

So do I add a Trigger Warning? This post seems to have upset some people.

Or is Edward Snowden now the enemy? I thought he and Julian Assange were alright.

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China censored chapters on democracy and privacy in Edward Snowden autobiography (www.theguardian.com)
 

Can't go allowing Western propaganda about "personal liberty" to interfere with our grand plans. But we're definitely not authoritarian. You will grow to love the options we give you.

Why do tankies brigade and downvote anything critical of China without the slightest inkling of objectivity? in c/main@hexbear.net
[–] CallMeALibItsAllGood@hexbear.net 0 points 4 years ago (1 children)

They increasingly own a lot of media and exert influence around the world. Tencent, Huawei, partnerships with Disney, etc. These things don't happen in a bubble.

Why do tankies brigade and downvote anything critical of China without the slightest inkling of objectivity? in c/main@hexbear.net
[–] CallMeALibItsAllGood@hexbear.net 0 points 4 years ago (1 children)

By the way, side question: what's the difference between a Marxist-Leninist and a tankie? I've heard some say they're interchangeable and others strongly object to the comparison.

Why do tankies brigade and downvote anything critical of China without the slightest inkling of objectivity? in c/main@hexbear.net
[–] CallMeALibItsAllGood@hexbear.net 0 points 4 years ago (6 children)

My thing is, why is it always China lol. No one comes into these spaces with scorching hot takes about the LGBTQ rights in Laos or the economic systems of Cuba.

Because China's economic and LGBTQ+ circumstances will have a much, much, much more appreciable impact on my life in the coming years than Cuba or Laos.

Why do tankies brigade and downvote anything critical of China without the slightest inkling of objectivity? in c/main@hexbear.net
[–] CallMeALibItsAllGood@hexbear.net 0 points 4 years ago (1 children)

And what do you mean by “brigading”? That implies that it’s being coordinated.

nods

Unless it's one or two overzealous chapos with several sockpuppets, there's some disturbing fluctuations in comment scores.

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Why do tankies brigade and downvote anything critical of China without the slightest inkling of objectivity? (hexbear.net)
 

Not just here, but also on reddit and other social media.

Sure, there is a propaganda war brewing wherein a lot of Western media are pushing exaggerated narratives, Adrian Zenz is a theological dope of an academic, and the CIA has a vested interest in accelerating conflict, etc. but surely there's got to be room to also address the shortcomings of China as well? Whether it's about LGBTQ+ issues, or the exploits of Chinese capitalism, or being able to criticize or make fun of Xi, I see posts here routinely and systemically brigaded and comments downvoted to oblivion that even sniff at criticism of China.

I consider myself a free agent, and China's meteoric rise gives me some hope for a brighter tomorrow (in contrast to the US), but this blatant campaign of social media manipulation gives me pause for concern. It just screams insecurity and makes me not trust what feels like a counter-propaganda narrative. (Mods, please never get rid of the downvote counter.)

Anyway, here's hoping for a brighter future, but please let ideas breathe.

Thanks for listening.