There are a lot of posts on the bird from new or potential new CoSo users saying that we're a left-wing social network.
I think that perception may come from the fact that a lot of new members seem to be of that political leaning, and feature it in their profiles. (See linked post below for my thoughts on this.)
Just to be clear: ALL are welcome here, so long as you are not trolling or supporting the overthrow of democracy. We can't be a place for just one group.
A lot of the "left-wing social network" description is also the default hot button for anything that isn't wearing a RED HAT & going to a rally.
OR is it because CoSo has a warm & welcoming community that can speak their own minds, disagree, & still have civil discourse?
@QueenOfEverything
Well then there's one large "resister" account who claims us "old timers" shut down any political discussion at all.
I do respect the #/filters option. I didn't want to harsh the mellow with my Texas politics- but now with the # I feel at home . 2/2
@voltronic
Political "discussion" dramatically radicalized with 45. I didn't think of myself as a Political until then. I'd vote, volunteer, go to the local Dems- but not type posts in ALL CAPS with BLUE gifs & memes. It became an online war zone.
It took awhile to decompress here... those that are panicking re format, friending, "everything's wrong here" are looking to rebuild their foxhole to be ready for the next attack.1/2