I feel like things on Lemmy were pretty chill several months ago, and that’s started to change.

People used to talk each other like they would talk to a neighbor. Now I get the sense that people have become quick to be negative, attack, and not be constructive.

Am I crazy in feeling like the vibe has changed?

  • Katrisia@lemm.ee
    16·
    10 months ago

    I haven’t noticed, but some people say they are feeling political tensions, and…

    The year 2024 is notable for the large number of elections, with 7 of world’s 10 most populous nations (Bangladesh, India, United States, Indonesia, Pakistan, Russia, Mexico) voting; countries that are home to nearly half of the world’s people will hold elections in 2024.

    From the Wikipedia complete list.

    I guess everyone is just a little worried about national and international elections.

    • lolgcat
      4·
      10 months ago

      This is the first I’ve heard this perspective. It’s worth keeping in mind the remainder of the year. Thanks for that

    • lad@programming.dev
      2·
      10 months ago

      I’d say things look progressively grim in the world even outside the elections being another possible source of problems. I used to not know what anxiety was, now I can only wish I still didn’t