Speaking as a punk, it's about keeping a community a healthy, welcoming place for the 99% of people who aren't assholes. There's a reason why we say 'Nazi punks fuck off.' It's not just a slogan or part of a song, it's a declaration that this house will not be used as a gathering place for people who want to tear it down.
this post was submitted on 01 Mar 2026
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"Agree with me or leave."
No..... cf "paradox of tolerance"
What about it? People disagreeing with you doesn't mean they aren't tolerating you. They would need to ban/censor you in order for that to happen.
People disagreeing with you
That's not what OP was on about. They were talking about nazism. That's not a differing opinion, a valid stance, or something to even remotely consider. Nazis aren't "people disagreeing with you"
You would have a point if people didn't call their opponents nazis on these forums just to get them censored.
Not sure what you said, your last word was censored. In any case, you're off-topic. Read from the top.
No, I'm right on topic.
Saying "nazis aren't welcome" is akin to "agree with me or leave" in an environment where people call their opposition nazis just to have them censored.
This is that environment.
It's funny watching this argument.
I'm from a very hippy community.
I'm a collectivist.
I'm extremely far left & progressive.
I'm wholly anti-fascist.
I'm also 100% in agreement with you regarding including differing opinions regardless of how extreme.
Inclusivity only brodens the divide and limits opportunities for people who harbor extremist views to be influenced toward developing more balanced, functional, and beneficial perspectives.
Moderation can be used to soften their influences in our commuty while including them allows our community to influence them.
Anecdotal story and all but I feel this encapsulates why most people support kicking Nazis out even if they seem polite to start.
