Refugees and activists tell the BBC intimidation tactics are tearing apart Uyghur communities overseas.
  • socsa@lemmy.ml
    1312·
    1 year ago

    Most notably, they will not actually engage in any real discussion on these topics. They only want to shut down discussion by calling everyone brainwashed. They will offer not a single critical word against China or Russia, past present or future. Obviously this analysis is very noteworthy, and the conjecture that these societies are above reproach makes for a very good faith argument. Especially when combined with the intellectually honest strategy of removing their opponent’s agency by calling them brainwashed. Truly a master debater.

    • GarbageShootAlt2@lemmy.ml
      43·
      1 year ago

      It’s proof of your integrity that you admit good things about China . . . Because surely you will eventually, right?

      • socsa@lemmy.ml
        45·
        1 year ago

        I have no idea where you get that idea from. I have tons of praise for China - the culture, the people, the food, the history. I speak ok Mandarin, have family in China and visit once a year typically. I probably have more direct experience with China than anyone on lemmygrad. Unlike those folks, I’m not just here to troll and disrupt conversation. I want to have real conversations about the good as well as the bad. It’s the tankie trolls who will never actually engage in good faith. It’s the surest sign someone is, in fact, just a troll imo.

        • GarbageShootAlt2@lemmy.ml
          63·
          1 year ago

          You’re changing the question, I mean the Chinese government and so did you in your previous comment. I’m sure you’re aware that “tankies” don’t just give a blanket endorsement of, for example, patriarchal social norms in China, and believe there are many cultural elements which must be the object of struggle. One must conclude that you didn’t include that because it was beyond the scope of your claim when you said “China”.

          What was that about bad faith?

          • socsa@lemmy.ml
            27·
            1 year ago

            The tankies on Lemmy absolutely give it a blanket endorsement. Trust me I’ve tried many times to seek a real discussion on this topic. Specifically with regard to the hukou caste system and lack of public trials. I think this is very low hanging fruit tbh.

            • GarbageShootAlt2@lemmy.ml
              41·
              1 year ago

              You are pushing in the direction of “he said/she said”. If I made a thread over on lemmygrad and actually asked about this, would you accept that as evidence?

              • socsa@lemmy.ml
                21·
                1 year ago

                Of course, that would be super interesting. I’m left-lib and every interaction I’ve had with them so far has led me to believe they are the most ridiculous kind of ML extremists

                • GarbageShootAlt2@lemmy.ml
                  3·
                  1 year ago

                  That’s a little heartening. Lemmygrad is aware of this thread, but I’ll try to word the post to not tip my hand too too much, and then I’ll link it back here and you can watch it (actually, you can post in it if you want since you’re on a lemmy.ml account, but that’s up to you).

                  Let me tell you from experience that sometimes people only look ridiculous because of prejudices we are bringing into the interaction (though some people are ridiculous).

                  Should I include Russia or is that too easy?

                  As an aside in the meantime, what do you make of the fact that I am quite willing to talk about negative elements despite being a “tankie”?

                  • socsa@lemmy.ml
                    24·
                    1 year ago

                    lemmygrad is aware of this thread.

                    The thing is, I get they are trolling. It’s just dumb and obnoxious. Also, kinda cringe, and definitely counterproductive.

                    I think your willingness to even make an effort at this kind of engagement is refreshing, but I also this this is sadly, a very low bar.