I’m not a big fan of being asked for references or links every time I post something. If it seems hard to believe, google it or don’t believe it and unfollow. In general it’s considered bad etiquette to ask a WOC to educate you more or do free labor for you.
@Lexialex I hate it when articles don't provide references to what they are talking about,
it should be good practice to include references and links imo
@miwilc an article? Yes. But not a statement of somebody on here or any other social media site.
@Lexialex well, as you said it's statement, so isn't that worth providing references for?
I guess it depends on the context these discussions are occurring in.
@miwilc I hate this place already. Same shit just less good people who can balance out people like you
@Lexialex don't let people get you down, site independent. In my experience people from Mastodon are usually more courteous, inclusive, and willing to talk, I hope you find those same people.
@Altruest it’s just the beast of any internet space at this point. But sites with a high number of white tech guys or nerds is always roughest on women, especially WOC. I’ve already resigned to putting up with it, but then it has to be a site where I get the news or see something funny at least.
@Lexialex @Altruest Lexi, I’ve seen way more anti-patriarchy and general affection for one another on here than any other venue. If you aren’t seeing that, it may just be that it will take some curation of your feed, over time, to get there. Maybe start over with a different instance? I tried several before settling on the one I use now.
