I’m still trying to wrap my head around what’s happening in the micro.blog and omg.lol communities.

One thing I know for sure, though, is that people need to stop judging others, particularly when their actions don’t affect you directly and when your understanding of them is limited to text alone. It’s one thing to critique actions, but it’s entirely different to judge a person when we often lack the full context and nuances of their experiences and the subject matter.

Additionally, I believe that “you are not the platform/product/service you use.” Aligning your values with something beyond your control can only drain your energy and lead to frustration. If you apply that logic to anything in your life, you’d drive yourself insane. Trying to be a “good” person—counting points, pointing fingers, and weighing your moral compass—is not as straightforward, as shown in “The Good Place.” and “The Righteous Mind”.

That being said, this situation has been mishandled by all parties involved; emotions are running high, yet there’s a noticeable lack of constructive dialogue. It feels like nobody has truly questioned what they want out of this situation.

It’s vital to prioritize what truly matters and seek solutions and strategies that can move the conversation forward, rather than nitpicking who’s right or wrong in each interaction.

My identity and values are not reflected by the service I use. I don’t seek saviors nor perfect companies; what matters to me is that my rights and dignity are respected.