Cast by arjantupan
Show the cast this replies toI fully agree with you, but as he has been minimising the banned user number, I'm bot sure he will pay attention. Also, for some parts the community is already fractured to what seems a point of no-repair. Hurtful things have been said that can't be unsaid, and in some cases people have made a choice out of convenience. Texts like "if you don't like me because I'm stll here, then I'm glad you're gone" are a strong signal of people wanting to believe the rumours and not having the will to crosd any divide. And it's not just sime users, it's people I saw as leaders in the community. We have work to do if we want to mend that fracture. And even if I'm unsure it can be mended, I will stand with you in trying.
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If I had logged in and my account had been banned, I would have been so hurt and frustrated. I can imagine that if you’ve put YEARS into this place, are a real human being and have not been an obvious wallet draining scam account, a ban would be DEVASTATING. I would have reacted poorly. I only use this place as my socials. If it was suddenly gone, I would have freaked out. I can’t be mad at anyone caught in the crosshairs. They have every right to be mad, frustrated, upset, and pissed off about retroactive bans. I think it’s an uphill battle. I don’t think all hope is lost. I won’t be mad if people picked sides. I would have picked one too if I got caught in the ban wave and I may have given up on this place. I feel their frustration. I don’t think it will be easy but I think this place is worth fighting for.
Here with you. But to be clear, my examples were not from the banned. Maybe they've said things in desperation. But you can't hold that against them. Also: one of us may have received a ban just now. Your reply was not loading in my fc client....
You haven’t been on the receiving end of “said things in desperation” so yes, I can & will hold things against them. I was extremely empathetic when this all happened, I reached out, tried to even advocate for some. That advocacy was mocked and used against me. For those who have been respectful to me, my empathy remains and I’ll continue those relationships. For others, they burned that bridge and it is what it is. The positive: the push to make alternative clients actual first class citizens is fantastic. Love seeing this. I also am very interested in seeing where Balaji takes this next version of the experiment. I’ll continue to be here for that — I already had an interest in Network States. And without a drastic new approach, it’s likely FC would have continued its demise. The protocol remains even as the main client changes. I truly appreciate your comments @pichi but you seem to be afforded the benefit of doubt to be able to use multiple clients and no one came at you day one to “pick a side.” My experience over this past week has been the worst of my 4 years here. But for those who thought mocking me, insulting me, posting passive aggressive cryptic comments on alt clients and X would encourage me to support them, you truly never knew me. If they wanted me to “choose their side” they went about it in the worst possible way.
I think we should make a concerted effort to build bridges. I failed at one, because I may have come across as too preachy. But I think on both sides, I am trying to speak up for empathy and kindness.
With a caveat: The bridge can only go from the more closed option towards the more open option. I cannot in good conscience recommend anyone invest any time or clout into building on Balajis’ shifting sand. They’ve demonstrated what they’re comfortable with doing; believe them.
Can speak for a previously banned user. It didn’t feel great and still unclear as they didn’t give specific reasons but after looking at farcaster.xyz/~/code feel I was likely caught in the crossfire from some out of context politically incorrect bullshit But the appeal process was quick and required little effort
