It’s been a running joke since pretty much my 1st post in this comm, that somebody will find a way to explain how my comic post is political. Despite me making it pretty obvious in the sidebar that I’m referring to a very specific flavor of politics.

I’ve been rolling with them, since I find them more eye-rolling amusing than annoying. However it seems that others might be getting annoyed with them, which I can understand.

IF YOU ARE A PART OF THIS COMMUNITY, chime in with your opinion here. Should we continue to allow free for all comments, or subject them to the same restrictions on (particular) politics as the posts?

If you are already against the point of this community for whatever reason, please refrain from joining in the discussion.

Update: Based on the feedback and the amount of upvotes in the comments, it seems clear there’s a general consensus in favour of keeping the comments clear of politics as well. I’m somewhat busy at the moment but will get to updating the sidebar when I can. In the meantime, I’ll begin removing comments that break the rule, though I won’t be issuing any bans.

  • Scubus@sh.itjust.works
    6·
    20 days ago

    I dont think political comments should be allowed, feels like it goes against the spirit of the sub. That being said, you have to recognise the state of the US right now, where i can only assume most subs are. A lot of people browse by all and dont realise what sub theyre in. What im getting at is i dont think you should outright ban people for their comments, even on like a 3 strike system. Its just too easy to make a political comment.

    Instead, if lemmy allows it, for their first warning just delete the comment. For their second and further, issue them either temporary bans(a day or two) or better yet just mute them. With the amount of time eacalating based on number of infractions.

    That being said, i personally find the running joke to be very humourous. I dont think theres actually much confusion on whether a lot of these posts are “political”, i think people are just having fun with teasing about how in some ways everything has become political.

    Edit: having just reread the post, no clue if im part of the community. I only browse all so theres no point in me subbing to stuff. Can i be an honorary community member?

    • Dupelet@piefed.socialOPMEnglish
      4·
      20 days ago

      You’re a part of the community if you enjoy it and aren’t calling me a fascist for starting it :)