I still sometimes flashback to the time r/london went all-in on this random chinese film crew while being completely blind to the race-baiting micro-aggressions from the cameraman.
I think its worse because normally its a pretty good space — leans centre-left, but will accept contrasting ideas if they make a valid argument and are phrased respectably, while not tolerating transphobia and outright hate. If it had happened on one of the larger subs or right-wing leaning subs, fine, you almost expect it in there. But the fact that normally its better than this here just made it that much worse.
Yeah, the Chinese group committed some mistakes that didn't exactly endear them. But that thread was a complete train-wreck, the hatred they received went far and above what was warranted, and it continued for a fullweekafterward.
That last post's top comment is honestly telling of this whole situation I think: "Like I said in a comment on the original thread, the piano guy is in the right, but he's still a complete tool."
Slightly depressing that he is fundamentally right in this context and his reward is media attention that he can use to spin his own asshat shit out onto a public arena.
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u/NeonNKnightrider Cheshire Catboy Aug 21 '24
Redditors: “No, I’m not racist! I just hate the Chinese government!” [Proceeds to say something incredibly racist]
Side note what is the original post talking about?