I’m new as in this is my first day using lemmy. I don’t know anything about lemmy etiquette and don’t want to do anything bad

thanks and have an amazing day! also plz be kind :D

  • sunbeam60@feddit.uk
    36·
    8 hours ago

    I’m a pleasant human but find myself often downvoted for what I consider an average social democratic view; taking the viewpoint that, in my country, cops are generally trustworthy, the market works when regulated by a well functioning democracy and it’s ok to be wealthy, but expect to be properly taxed.

    • wolfinthewoods@lemmy.mlEnglish
      72·
      7 hours ago

      cops are generally trustworthy

      Oh man, you must not deal with cops a lot.

      the market works when regulated by a well functioning democracy

      I see you believe in fairytales

      • sunbeam60@feddit.uk
        11·
        6 hours ago

        Or I live in a country with better cops than you?

        In terms of delivering the highest proven outcomes for the broadest amount of people I’ve not seen evidence that anything beats a well regulated market. If new evidence is presented I shall gladly revise my opinion.

        • tomi000@lemmy.world
          1·
          4 hours ago

          Or I live in a country with better cops than you?

          Not sure the country you are referring to exists. Maybe Japan?

    • TubularTittyFrog@lemmy.world
      32·
      8 hours ago

      those views are considered heinous on many lemmy instances, that’s why.

      the lemmy hivemind is largely socialist/communist, or at least anti capitalist. it’s also intolerate of anyone with moderate or conservative viewpoints on social and/or economic issues.

      just accept that and ignore the haters. most instances desperately need more diversity in their viewpoints.

      the good thing is unlike reddit, you won’t be banned for having a different point of view.