Basically, there was a discussion about how instances have rules and Feddit also needs to abide by local (Austrian) law to not get in legal trouble.
And I get called a Zionazi for saying that you cant just up and call for the massacre of civilians, regardless of which side you are on.
It’s also ironic for Dessalines to mock me for sticking to rules and laws to protect our instance.
As long as you specify the Israeli military and government, then it’s cool
People who say shit like “death to Israel” are antisemitic, since it’s too ambiguous and gives too much smokescreen for antisemites to hide their racism. Like you could be referring to zionism, the government, jews, or the entire population, it’s just too vague. Added onto the historic context of antisemites often using Israel as a dogwhistle to mean Jews just makes things even worse.
Extremists often use terms with legitimate meaning that can allow extremists to identify each other. If challenged, they deny the intent and place the onus of incorrect interpretation on the reader to hide their bigotry. Take Neo-Nazis and the Okay-sign as an example, ‘Oh, I’m just using the okay sign you shitlib! I’m not a white supremacist!’
Best err on the side of caution, I reckon. Just specify; it’s a few extra words, and it clears any hints of antisemitism. Regardless, it’s still a call for violence, so it’s still extremism.
I made another reply addressing my other point too, if you want to respond to that. I made it as a separate comment since it’s not the same but did feel it needed addressing since it’s likely the person was talking about those too: https://sh.itjust.works/comment/23673594
I read it, my reply doesn’t change much
That’s alright, just wanted to make sure you got it since sub replies don’t notify.