The main point of my post is that the echo chamber is also a common enemy, even though I don’t really like using this word.

Fair point, it’s a simplification. I said so in the post, and I know reality is a lot messier.

By “balance” I just mean each side keeping the other’s extremes in check, not a deadlock. Maybe it doesn’t always work that way, but that’s the idea.

But “the right” is just as broad a label as mine. Conservatives, libertarians, and authoritarian regimes aren’t the same thing. If you mean specific groups, name them and let’s talk about those.

Performative division masking lockstep conformity?

Yes. that’s right. I don’t get why you’d fight someone who’s dealing with the same oppression firsthand, even if they see the world differently. (And that’s something we have in common: I’m against violence and oppression too. It’s an extreme, no matter which side it comes from)

Not really afraid to be a stupid-head at all. That’s how I learn :D

Hobbyists don’t talk about politics much, but if I meet someone with totally opposite views, I’ll hear them out if they have an interesting take. If it’s just emotions, I’ll move on. I’ve got the hang of this, but thanks!

Not really, I only did that when I was a kid. These days I’m into philosophical and logical languages, like Ithkuil and Lojban. I follow other projects too, even the artistic ones, but these are the ones I care about most

I can’t say it any better, but yeah, pretty much. I compared it to a good replacement that made my life way better. It’s just the best example I have

Thanks, I’ll be alright. Mentally, I think I’m solid enough, so it’s no big deal. Plus, my hobby corners rarely get into emotions or politics

I’m a “get my hands on it first, figure it out later” kind of person (like most people)

Well yep :)

Niche communities built around specific interests, from chess variants to linguistics projects like constructed languages. And occasionally something else, like a niche heavy music genre or something along those lines.

But I’m pretty burned out on Reddit, especially the way things are run over there