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?

  • StinkySocialist@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    12 days ago

    You very well may have been mistreated. While im not making an excuse for it, i do want to say its almost unavoidable on lemmy from what i can tell.

    Its easier said then done but try not to take it personally.

    Alot of people take out their anger on randoms in comments here. It doesnt really have anything to do with the person receiving the hate. Do you get what i mean ?