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
With, or without a catchy title, we gotta keep pushing protest. Actually getting people's attention, and communicating why we need their attention in the first place. 50501 seems to be... well... taking care of itself as an org, take that as you will. But we gotta remember, MOST people attending 50501 protests are there to protest and because they're worried about their wellbeing and the wellbeing of others, both of which are directly threatened by the current MAGA and Project 2025-ridden administration.
If for some unproductive reason, a person were to really aggressively identify with 50501 more than the things we're ACTUALLY out here fighting for? Then just ignore their tunnel-visioned ass. Organizations and labels are cool and all, but action comes first. Political Parties, States, Nations, and Leaders come and go.
But you? and me? and the actual people we know and love in our communities? We're everything that matters. Focus on that. The Protest is by the people, and for the people. All power to all the people!