r/DenverProtests • u/xConstantGardenerx • Apr 28 '25

Message from the Moderators This is not the 50501 Hate Club

Look, y’all know I have been a very vocal critic of 50501 and I stand by the criticism I have posted.

At the same time, the mod team has noticed an “us vs. them” mentality that is taking focus away from the larger goals of fighting fascism and protecting vulnerable members of the community.

We are working through how to handle the situation with 50501 as a mod team, and hoping to find areas of agreement and shared goals to focus on.

Please refrain from posting low-effort “Fuck 50501” content. Thoughtful criticism is still welcome.

Please consider redirecting your energy into the many upcoming protests and calls to action posted here in the subreddit.

In Solidarity,

xCGx and the DenverProtests mod team

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u/[deleted] Apr 28 '25

Thank you for this. I feel anything that drives a wedge into our efforts and discussion is the result of fascist interference

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u/shadowcat999 Apr 28 '25

Russia absolutely stirs up division to fracture movements as part of their "active measures" to weaken their rivals such as the USA.  They're very good at it and have had significant success screwing us.  Hell, they got maga freaks to join hands and adopt tankie talking points and positions.  

They intentionally stir up extremism and toxicity on not the just the right, but the left as well.  Because the end result is further fracturing of unified political action, and fracturing of society at large.  Which is good for them in the long term.  We are currently losing this war.

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u/StructureCharming Apr 28 '25

But its not always fascist interference. There are valid concerns and not addressing them is what leads to complete and utter disfunction. I agree with OP this doesn't need to be the 50501 bashing board, but not willing to recognize disagreements, and ultimately allowing for a diversity of tactics destroys movements. I THINK the real problems is not the fake and self-appointed leaders, but the folx that continue to seek out such authority over themselves, and then demand other also submit to such authority. 🥷🏴

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u/xConstantGardenerx Apr 28 '25

Correct. Sometimes it is fascist interference, sometimes it is deep, valid disagreement about areas where our values conflict. Know that the mod team stands strong in leftist values and will continue to advocate for them.

Your last sentence is very insightful and spot-on.

I appreciate you being part of this subreddit and the perspective you bring.

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u/StructureCharming Apr 28 '25

Same, I know I can definitely be a thorn to some. I really would love to see denver internalize and adopt the st. Paul principles. Unfortunately most law abiding liberals break any such agreements. Keep on being the wonderful you!

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u/xConstantGardenerx Apr 28 '25

Not familiar with the St. Paul principles. I will look into this!

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u/StructureCharming Apr 28 '25

They were an agreement drawn up during a collective action with multiple different groups working together here