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Do you avoid discussing some topics online even if you have something you'd like to say about them? (sopuli.xyz)

submitted 6 months ago by caiman@sopuli.xyz to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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I've been doing this for some time now. Even if it's something that I consider important.

I just don't see the value in participating in a discussion that I have seen countless times already where the same points and arguments happen over and over again. One that I know wilI turn ugly. It's exhausting and I've decided to just opt-out.

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[-] mlg@lemmy.world 5 points 6 months ago

IDF and Hamas in the context of warfare.

I just have an interest in modern conflicts, but there's usually a humanitarian crisis that I don't want to overshadow and or discredit.

Most people here (afaik) aren't part of combat communities so there's no point talking about strategy or objectives unless it has an impact on the broader issue.

[-] PeterLossGeorgeWall@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 6 months ago

That kinda sucks. I'm an odd one myself in that I'm extremely interested in history and as an extension war since it has been a huge part in shaping.... Everything. I am simultaneously very anti war politically because of the horrors of course but I do also want to think about strategies etc. Are there any good communities that discuss this without just descending into who's side people should be on. For example I'm on Ukraine side but I can totally enjoy thinking about the question "what do Russia need to achieve to take region X, why is it important to them, what's the timeframe and what equipment is needed". I have read/watched plenty about war strategies up to WW2, maybe a bit of Vietnam etc. Nothing modern really.

[-] otp@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 months ago

I just have an interest in modern conflicts

Are you the US government?

[-] Socsa@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Lemmy when Stalin starves ten million Ukrainians: 🙈

Lemmy when Mao starves ten million Chinese: 🙉

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