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Politics on Foxsy – Yes or No?
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No, no, no! This is a safe haven away from all of that stuff.
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Heard! Thanks Becky!
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I understand where you’re coming from, but it would be nice to have a place where politics is left at the door. I suspect that this is a no win situation for you Shelby. So if it is to be in here somewhere can it be clearly labelled so that those of us who want a politics free space can avoid it. Life is challenging and people are becoming more polarised and unwilling to listen to other point of views and yes art can be political, but I’m here for a de-stress and learning about my art and not about what’s going on in the world for the short space of time I can have a time out for.
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Thanks for adding your two cents, Kate!
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No politics for me. There is enough anger and divisive rhetoric everywhere else I turn to online.
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No, please.
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Short and sweet
thanks!
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No thank you, not for me. I would rather avoid it here. But I understand that some might want to explore the intersection of art and politics, so as long as it’s kept contained and I have the choice to avoid it if I wish then I’m OK with it.
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Good to know, thanks!
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Honestly, this is a safe place, a sanctuary, a wealth of content for our mental health. I would be grateful if this was one place where people could help each other out, lift each other up, and spread kindness.
Politics is going to continue to hit us in the face everywhere else whether we like it or not. I would be grateful if this was one place that could continue to be a sanctuary.
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I hear you! Thanks for the input!
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Alright, wow! Thank you everyone for voicing your opinions and being so thoughtful about it all!
What I’m hearing is a lot of “no thanks!”. I appreciate y’all seeing where I’m coming from and meeting me at this weird position. While some of you use art to process and make sense of the world, many of you use art (at least, here at Foxsy) to take a break from all the toxicity.
Some of you ask a really good question that does come at the heart of this issue: what is considered political?
Because you’re right. Some people’s very identities are deemed “political” and they can’t escape that label no matter how much they try.
Here is what I think my next steps are going to be: I will talk with the team about creating community guidelines that specifically spell out what is and is not allowed. That way we can all have a clear idea of what kind of community vibe we’re feeling.
At the end of the day, I want to make sure you all are happy. And right now, there isn’t enough interest to justify opening up that can of worms.
Once again, thank you for all your opinions! You all rock!
thanks!
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