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Juan Gonzalez's avatar

Hello Belle. Thanks for sharing the link to this post.

I also resonate with what you wrote because I've also been kicked out of some online groups for not abiding with the dogmas of the NB herd.

Quite ironic that they call themselves "inclusive" and "diverse" when they only accept people that have the same ideologies and views as them. Nevertheless, it's good that you took the step forward to do your own thing and find like-minded folks in the process.

Keep at it!

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Tentia's avatar

Not sure if this is the proper place for discussion, I'll do what's necessary if it's not.

I agree with you almost entirely, I just need to question what it means to find like-minded folks. That's exactly what the "NB herd" is trying to do if I'm not mistaken. Is it bad when they do it because of who they do it to, how they do it, or another reason? Pardon my use of bad, I'm sure there's a better word for this situation but the only ones I could think of or find were synonyms that still didn't sound accurate.

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Belle Moon's avatar

I love this! Because yeah, we all want groups where we feel safe. However, if like minded means "thinks exactly the same in all aspects" then that might be a huge issue. If like minded means "agree to disagree when necessary" then that's not as dangerous.

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Belle Moon's avatar

Thank you so much! Yeah, those that preach about love and inclusion the most tend to be the ones that show it the least.

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Ankur Rajesh Gedam's avatar

Hi This is Ankur. I turned 32 today. I am looking for friends, who are also cancelled like me. Well I am more in the process of being cancelled, and losing friends rapidly.

p.s. I hope your community grows rapidly, Belle.

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Belle Moon's avatar

I'm so sorry to hear that!! I'm here for you for whatever you need. We're not alone

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Ankur Rajesh Gedam's avatar

Thank you 🌻✨

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Tentia's avatar

Good morning, good evening and good night new friends, looking forward to knowing you in the future!

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Belle Moon's avatar

Hello, new friend!!

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