Taking a look at what gets upvoted and what is downvoted to oblivion, it’s quite clear what the community at large wants.

We don’t want !conservative@lemmy.world to be just another “serious conservative comm” any longer, they have whole instances dedicated to their kind of “free speech” and other comms as well.

So to that end I have thrown my hat in the ring to be mod and steer this comm to be what people want it to be so show your support at https://lemmy.world/post/25837943

I have also typed out a proposed draft set of rules to keep things from “going off the rails”:

  1. Parody With Purpose: This is a space for humorous takes on conservative politics. We welcome satire, but draw the line at content that promotes racism, sexism, homophobia, or other forms of bigotry.
  1. Memes Over Manifestos: This community focuses on humor and parody, not serious political debate. There are plenty of spaces for earnest conservative discussion—this isn’t one of them.
  1. Highlight Contradictions: The best content points out inconsistencies and hypocrisies in conservative talking points. Creative commentary is encouraged.
  1. Public Figures Fair Game: Politicians and pundits can be satirized, but no targeting of private individuals, doxxing, or harassment.
  1. No News Zone: Memes only, news should be sent to the nearest relevant comm
  1. Clear Satire: Make your satirical intent reasonably clear. We’re here to mock bad ideas, not accidentally spread them.
  1. Relevant Content: All posts should relate to conservative politics or ideologies in some way.
  1. Community Respect: Disagree with fellow members all you want, but personal attacks aren’t welcome. Save the criticism for the ideas, not each other.
  1. Moderation Discretion: Mods will use reasonable judgment in applying these rules. We’ll be fair, but firm.
  1. Remember The Purpose: This community exists as a pressure valve—a place to process through humor the often frustrating world of conservative politics.
    • Delta_V@lemmy.world
      301·
      3 days ago

      That’s the neat part:
      You can’t!

      Conservatism is an unserious ideology - an auto-satirizing parody of itself.

      “Things were better when they were worse!” 🤡 💩

      • 3dmvr@lemm.ee
        51·
        3 days ago

        The whole idea of conservativism is to hold us back and slow us down, mfs hate on ppl from the dark ages but love being conservative

    • cm0002@lemmy.worldOPM
      152·
      3 days ago

      Lemmy conservatives aren’t exactly quiet, at worst a quick look at their profile will tell you if they’re being serious or not

      Plus, proposed rule 6: Clear Satire: Make your satirical intent reasonably clear.

      So if I truly can’t tell, you’ll be asked to clarify or it’ll be removed

      • Wrufieotnak@feddit.org
        51·
        2 days ago

        Please be generous in applying that rule and rather delete than let something vile stand.

        Far too many things start as just a joke and then other people join and don’t think it’s a joke and then you get something like r/thedonald.

        • cm0002@lemmy.worldOPM
          51·
          2 days ago

          Oh I know, I’ve been on Reddit for a long time so I know how quickly it can devolve without good care

          I will definitely be leaning “better safe than sorry”. Removed posts can always be restored if it was truly satire, damage done from a serious hateful post left up too long cant