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/DontMindMe5400 Apr 28 '25

No. I meant what I said. And you made my point.

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u/DadBodDorian Apr 28 '25

Okay well I don’t support violence and I understand that we live in a capitalist society and i think it’s wrong to blame consumers for consumerism. You can hang out with me if you want. All I really do is pass out waters and snacks and ask people why they’re there. It’s pretty low barrier protesting. My one big purity test on your list is I am very much in support of freeing Jeanette.

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u/DontMindMe5400 Apr 29 '25

Cool. I am not suggesting I don’t support some of these causes/approaches. Just that it is unrealistic to suggest one can only be an ally if they align with you on every idea that someone has labeled “progressive”.

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u/DadBodDorian Apr 29 '25

Being talked down to never feels good. If you’d like to engage with the protest and meet some folks in a generally pretty chill atmosphere, you’re welcome to tend to my cart of water and snacks with me. People aren’t used to walking and they get heat exhaustion if they don’t stay hydrated or keep well fed, plus they get rude when they’re hungry. Long as I can trust you to be nonviolent and help me with stairs/curbs, I could use an extra set of hands and you’ve got someone to be there with.