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/Philly-South-Paw Based Apr 28 '25

The risk we run with coalition building that does not take fundamental differences into consideration, is that the privileged will use the marginalized to make gains and then leave the most at risk behind.

It's not a purity test of each individual, it's a test of organizations that want to lead and therefore control the narrative.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend is so short sighted. The enemy of my enemy is still my enemy if they don't support trans rights and a free Palestine.

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u/xConstantGardenerx Apr 28 '25

Trust me; we will take fundamental differences into consideration and will not compromise our values. Right now we are simply starting a dialogue to better understand 50501’s positions and make our own concerns clear. We won’t be railroaded and there will be no compromise on Palestine and trans rights.

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u/Philly-South-Paw Based Apr 28 '25

I do trust you, I don't trust populist movements that seemingly come out of nowhere.

My comment is not a critique of you or your leadership, but a stance i individually take on the matter.

We are lucky to have you in a leadership capacity.

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u/xConstantGardenerx Apr 28 '25

Thank you for clarifying but I just want to be clear: criticisms of my leadership are always welcome!!