I'm genuinely curious - what do you think communism is? There's been a lot of definitions over the years and a lot of confusion over the subject, so I'm really interested to hear what do people such as yourself think communism really is that makes them hostile to the idea.

[–] WaxedWookie@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Myself? I like the dictionary definition of communism.

I'm short, worker enfranchisement and abolition of the commodity form.

Edit: Look at the definitely intellectually honest morons downvoting the dictionary definition of communism.

[+] TheLurker@lemmy.world -15 points 1 year ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (3 children)

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[–] xor@lemmy.blahaj.zone 15 points 1 year ago

Those damn communists with their

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Asking what your interpretation of the word is so they can actually discuss the concepts

Those bastards!

[–] lemann@lemmy.one 12 points 1 year ago

Completely unnecessary and hostile reaction ☹️

Different cultures, education, experiences and upbringings lead people to have different interpretations of and feelings towards various ideologies. IMO It is only fair for OC to establish the definition first, rather than unknowingly discuss something completely different with the other user.

Responses like this are why a shit ton of users on these platforms do your username and don't interact with anything

[–] Commiunism@lemmy.wtf 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It was a genuine question, but if I've struck a nerve with that somewhere, then I'm sorry.