imo, we have to fight on all fronts. While some may argue that it’s a waste of time, I believe the work for short term reform is still important. Even if the long-term goal is something more. While I hold a more revolutionary ideology, I’ve comrades who are doing what they can in the existing system.

Something I’ve heard recently is, “diversity in tactics.” I completely understand where you’re coming from with non-violence being an appeal for legitimacy.

You want the police to be on your side.

This, however, I completely disagree with you on. Maybe we want them to be, but it’s wishful thinking at this point. The police are not on our side, and have shown such again and again. Their actions often actually escalate situations.

I think of my behavior not as violent or non-violent, but whether I’m escalating or de-escalating a situation. In most cases, I’m going to be trying to de-escalate a situation. But, depending on the action I’m attending, may decide instead to respond to agitators in-kind.

You should be able to block the lemmit bot. That’s what I did and no more Reddit “archive” posts.