Left, right, whatever, using your own opinions and morality to dump on everyone else's way of life is bad. The thing that drew me to the left, especially in high school, is I couldn't be who I wanted. I wanted to take joy in being queer and dramatic and a nerd and there were elements of my environment that limited that (while other people were very open and accepting). Now, I want to create an environment where everyone can feel that way. Leftist rhetoric online, where the most intense voices get promoted, is guilty sometimes of creating this toxic, unhelpful environment. And it can feel very heavy and unpleasant. All that to say, I am sorry that you have felt this way. I'm glad you're finding something that helps bring you back to your center.
Left, right, whatever, using your own opinions and morality to dump on everyone else's way of life is bad. The thing that drew me to the left, especially in high school, is I couldn't be who I wanted. I wanted to take joy in being queer and dramatic and a nerd and there were elements of my environment that limited that (while other people were very open and accepting). Now, I want to create an environment where everyone can feel that way. Leftist rhetoric online, where the most intense voices get promoted, is guilty sometimes of creating this toxic, unhelpful environment. And it can feel very heavy and unpleasant. All that to say, I am sorry that you have felt this way. I'm glad you're finding something that helps bring you back to your center.