The plain and simple of it is that I’m not a good moderator. I have no idea what I’m doing. I wanted a community where people could post conservative stuff without it getting overwhelmed by lefty stuff, and then you could have discussions/arguments in the comment section. Bring to light stories that wouldn’t normally be seen on lemmy. Since that didn’t exist on lemmy, I had to do it myself.

Right now, there’s a lot of toxicity, some straight up telling people to kill themselves. My whole moderation policy was basically “So long as it isn’t a straight up slur, you could comment it”.

You’d think it’d be simple, just ban those who do that. Well, what about those who defend baby murder? I know lefties genuinely believe it isn’t, but I do. How do you tell what is horrible shit, when lefties act like horror movie monsters?

What about those who I’m like 90% sure are arguing in bad faith? I want to encourage discussions and arguments, and if I’m wrong, what then?

Me doing keyword-based moderating was a bad idea, but I am at a loss of how to do better, without breaking what this sub was supposed to be about.

I need ideas.

How should I moderate this community?

  • jimbolauski@lemm.ee
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    10 months ago

    Private school is cheaper than public school. No matter what you excuses you give as to why public school is more expensive that fact doesn’t change.

    • PizzaMan@lemm.ee
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      10 months ago

      I am aware that it is the fact. But as I’ve already explained, that example does not support your conclusion.

      • jimbolauski@lemm.ee
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        10 months ago

        Unless you’ve shown a mathematical proof that 160,000 < 100,000 you’ve yet to make a case.

        Proping up your straw man that public schools have to take everyone doesn’t change the cost it’s still more expensive.

        • PizzaMan@lemm.ee
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          10 months ago

          It’s like you didn’t even read anything I said. I can’t have a conversation with you if you’re not willing to be honest.

          • jimbolauski@lemm.ee
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            10 months ago

            Your excuses for why public schools are so expensive don’t change the fact that private schools are cheaper.

            • PizzaMan@lemm.ee
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              10 months ago

              When I say “cheaper” I don’t just mean the literal cost

              You’re also pretending that education is the only service out there, when it isn’t. Even if you were right on this point on education (you’re not because of my above explanation), there are still other services out there. Pointing out the exception doesn’t tell you anything about the trend.

              • jimbolauski@lemm.ee
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                10 months ago

                Your comment wasn’t most socialized services are cheaper

                Socialized services are ultimately cheaper than privatized ones.

                I provided examples where that is not true.