I made a post asking what the key differences between Hexbear and Lemmygrad were, a question I already asked in the Matrix chat, and everyone there gave rude responses and acted as though I was trolling when I was just honestly curious as I never took the time to really engage with Hexbear before. It almost made me cry.
I have problems with my internet use. Every hour, sometimes half-hour, I check back into Hexbear. I suffer from severe OCD in combination with other mental illnesses; I can’t help it. I just want somewhere to be welcome without being treated like a rapine beast for a past which I can’t alter.
I am not here to cause drama or troll. I have deliberately avoided political arguments to avoid harming the community’s flow. Yes, I have done foolish things in the past when I was 15, but have not we all?
I came here under the pseudonym I am most commonly remembered by as a peace gesture to a community which I have disrespected to indicate that I would not hide who I am and I was being honest for once, and I hope people would respect me too.
Is this too much to ask?
Without knowing of your supposed past sins according to some users: welcome aboard.
Hexbear can be a bit toxic towards newcomers because we get our fair share of libs accusing us regularly of “le genocide denial” or “auforitarian redfash”. We’re a bit on a hair trigger, and we often fire too much and too early, which is something the community should think about. Sorry about any distress, and hope you enjoy your stay :)