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  • We all have the power to curate our own online spaces by using common features like blocking and reporting. Moderation on smaller platforms would certainly be rough though, depending on the amount of users or abusers said platforms happens to attract.

    what I need is an easier way to tell the two groups apart

    People tend to surround themselves with others who are like mindedā€¦ Shielding themselves from oppositionā€¦ This creation of echo chambers has very negative effectsā€¦ Confirmation bias, limiting your understanding, stagnation of your ideas, and an increasing polarization surround the issues at hand. Seeking validation and interaction from people who disagree with our views promotes intellectual growth, critical thinking, and empathy.

    It doesnā€™t matter how good or bad someoneā€™s ideas are if you only have people telling you your ideas are greatā€¦

    It is crucial to recognize that merely receiving praise and agreement from others, regardless of the quality of our ideas, does not lead to genuine progress or personal development. Acceptance of our views by others should not be expected if we are unwilling to embrace alternative viewpoints ourselves. As we as a society empathize more with marginalized communities, it becomes even more vital to create spaces that encourage open dialogue, understanding, and respect for diverse opinions.

    Indeed, free speech has itā€™s limitations. But, I implore you to engage with these people you try to shield yourself fromā€¦ Destroy their arguments with logic. Downvoting them or having them banned does nothing to encourage intellectual growth from either side of the argument.

    More often then not, thereā€™s nothing stopping them from coming back with a new accountā€¦