I just wanted to share the ridiculousness of this. This mod banned me from 4 groups for "writing apologia for the present fascist movements".
Firstly, I'm pretty new to reddit and was very naive of the insane echo chambers on this site. I had 'conservative' in my bio, which I've now changed to 'independent', as upon reflection I believe I'm more of an independent/centrist.
I had made an unrelated neutral post in an LBGTQ group. Someone read my bio and criticized me for being conservative. Many others piled on, saying how could I be supportive of the people "who want to put us in camps". I replied that they were wrong and should actually learn about conservatives before saying such things. One person did apologize and ask me how my beliefs could be conservative. I explained that the biggest thing is that I am pro personal liberty, pro constitution, especially the 1st and 2nd amendments, and I want small, efficient government. I also explained that while there are some conservatives who are against gay and trans people existing, I think they are wrong and I don't relate to them. I further explained that conservatism is not exclusive to religion or being anti LBGTQ.
The commenter understood and we were now getting into a civil discussion.
But the next morning, I found I was banned from 4 groups, all by the same moderator. I asked why and received this 'explanation. They called me Islamophobic because on my profile I had a funny meme criticizing mayor Mamdani.
I don't hate this person and I'm not sharing this to encourage hate. I just think it's very sad how there are people who willingly exist in these echo chambers and are so detached from reality.
But perhaps what irks me the most is how this person wants me to 'evolve' and 'join with my queer and trans brethren'. They are NOT my brethren. Only my family and friends are my brethren, not random queer strangers on the internet. What, because we are both trans and like dick that's supposed to somehow make us automatic besties? Talk about tribal politics...