However, you cannot change someones view on politics. You are acting like its against the rules to be tired of politics, specifically Trump, but the truth is that its okay, and its something alot would agree with. I dont see how thats alien, at all.

[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 week ago

I'm not acting like it's against the rules, I am explaining that avoiding political discussion will be an uphill battle on a site like Lemmy.

[–] DSTGU@sopuli.xyz -4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Umm.. have you tried having a positive identity instead of negative? I believe it would do a lot for us if lemmy was percieved as a 'community of smart people with interesting discussions' instead of 'not reddit'

[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 11 points 1 week ago

The fact that Reddit is by far larger means choosing Lemmy is out of a deliberate choice in its favor systemically. This is usually more ideological in basis.

[–] UltraGiGaGigantic@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 week ago

How to use Ublock Origin to filter keywords out

Also you can block certain instances/communities/users. You can practice blocking users on me first!

[–] UnRelatedBurner@sh.itjust.works -5 points 1 week ago

I just block everyone who tries to