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I can't really tell what that is. The barbara pit? You want to have me executed? Am I reading this right?
apologies. The comment and your name made me jump the gun. Coming into a communist forum with 88 in your name is just going to lead to people thinking you’re a nazi, myself included
You know what, I have been learning a lot since I joined Lemmy. I didn't even know this was a communist space, it just pops up in my feed a lot. I didn't mean to agitate anyone, just here trying to learn. I don't blame you, I guess my original comment was a bit of a dumb question.
I just found out 88 is a Nazi symbol last week, and I saw someone else say people usually change their names when they find out. But I don't want to do that. Maybe it's misguided, but I feel like if I change my name then that gives them more power over the number. I've had to defend this name a few times now so I guess I'm becoming attached, ha. I won't let them have it.
I’ll assume you’re operating in good faith for now, and will give you some advice. Under your current username you will find that a lot of people’s initial response to you will be one of animosity, as 88 is a quite well established dog whistle.
You may also find the wrong people trying to befriend you under the assumption that you’re “one of them” eventually leading to a feeling of betrayal when you realize that the person you’ve been chatting with is actually a really shitty human being.
For a more enjoyable online experience my recommendation would be to establish yourself under a different name to avoid drawing the wrong kind of attention.