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Wwyd - support for protesters on FB

51 replies

Putthewashingout · 05/08/2024 08:23

The local town was subject to a protest yesterday evening. I say protest loosely - as far as i can tell there was no violence but hateful banners “save our kids”, “no more immigrants” etc. A few faces covered. And blocking a road whilst they marched (it was not planned in so far as no road closures had taken place).

Usual split on local FB page between those supporting (“It was peaceful”, “We’ve had enough”, “Standing up for my kids” etc) and those who find it abhorrent,

Anyway, one was comment was something like “If I had heard, I’d have gone as well”. The man who posted the comment had his employer stated on his “about”/bio section on FB (I’ve just looked and he has since removed his employer details although his comment has not been deleted. In fact someone called him out for what he had said and he made a further comment about them being “soy eating” - I think he means they must be left wing).

Anyway, i took screen shots of his comment, his profile and employer from his FB page.

Would you send anonymously to his employer?

I’m dithering as I can see he has a child. And I assume most employers would look dimly upon someone wanting to protest in that way.

I took the screen shots intending to email his employer. But should I?

(To add, the main protest seemed peaceful, and this is what he commented on. There was another protest about 1/4 mile away and that was more threatening. But that hasn’t been reported at the time of his first comment. Also, he had a picture of Trump - the one after he’d been shot with his fist aloft, and he calls him “legend”. And also his cover photo on FB looks to be from another protest - marching people with Union flags - can’t read any signs and no suggestion of violence. The comment I can see one of his friends on that photo is “Why bro?”. There is no response.)

Do i report his comments to his employer? I would be doing it anonymously but sending the screen shots.

OP posts:
AutumnLeaves5 · 05/08/2024 08:34

No, don’t do it. Everyone has the right to peaceful protest, not just people with views you agree with.

He didn’t post anything extreme, violent or racist.

Threatening to report a complete stranger to his employer for what seems like normal right wing opinions is huge part of the problem in this country and is leading to the rise of parties like reform and more extremist views.

Floofydawg · 05/08/2024 08:39

There's no such thing as normal right wing opinions.

TizerorFizz · 05/08/2024 08:42

There’s also an extreme left wing. No. Don’t report. What he commented on wasn’t a criminal act. Just one you rightly don’t like but it’s not the same.

Floralsofa · 05/08/2024 08:44

Are you the thought police?

WhereIsBebèsChambre · 05/08/2024 08:44

It's not a view I agree with, but report if you believe on Orwellian policing or would be happy with having anything you say reported to your employers/police.
The Greater Good and all.

Kebarbra · 05/08/2024 08:46

Someone saying they would have gone to a peaceful protest? No WTF. If it was someone saying they'd have joined in with the mindless racism, violence and mayhem elsewhere then I personally wouldn't as I don't spend time on FB so wouldn't have wasted time seeing it, but I could see more justification potentially.

MidnightPatrol · 05/08/2024 08:48

A) why get involved

B) should someone lose their job and income over a Facebook comment because you found it offensive?

Lilysgoneshopping · 05/08/2024 08:48

Why would you do that? Try to ruin someone's life because they "might have attended a protest but didnt"?
And why is a banner saying "save our children" hateful?
It's people like you who are part of the problem. You know, like trying to cause trouble where there is none

museumum · 05/08/2024 08:53

I wouldn’t report unless his employer was my child’s school or my gp or somehow otherwise affected me.

Megifer · 05/08/2024 08:58

Yea, you show him op. Of course you'd do this anonymously 👍

Imagine going through people's profiles to see where they work.

And I say this as someone who thinks these protesters are total knuckle draggers and should be water cannoned into the next county.

Fluufer · 05/08/2024 09:00

I personally wouldn't get involved, but theoretically you could. People shouldn't say things online or in IRL that they can't defend. If what he said was fine, there would be no consequence.

Reallybadidea · 05/08/2024 09:01

Don't be that person OP. You might not like his views but trying to destroy a stranger's life because of them is awful.

Berlinlover · 05/08/2024 09:02

You clearly have far too much time on your hands.

SaintHonoria · 05/08/2024 09:03

Further proof of the intolerance and spite of Left wingers.

Glenthebattleostrich · 05/08/2024 09:06

Wow, just wow that you would consider this at all. If you are going to try to ruin someone's life because they have a different opinion to you at least have the guts to put your name to it. Or alternatively, grow up and accept people have different political beliefs to you.

INeedAnotherName · 05/08/2024 09:06

One day someone will disagree with your thoughts and report you to your employer and the police. Would you like that?

You think it won't happen? Hah! Even a MSP has been reported for his legitimate political views held by a large majority of his country. 1984 is here and you are encouraging it.

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Putthewashingout · 05/08/2024 09:09

Thanks for prompt responses.

Just to clarify, I saw his name and thought it was someone I worked with in my first job as a student. It wasn’t. But that’s why I clicked on him.

Or yes, maybe time on my hands.

I won’t do anything with the screen shots - I won’t email his employer.

FYI - to the poster who asked why a banner “save our kids” is hateful needs to look at the misinformation spread after Southport.

OP posts:
WhereIsBebèsChambre · 05/08/2024 09:12

Glenthebattleostrich · 05/08/2024 09:06

Wow, just wow that you would consider this at all. If you are going to try to ruin someone's life because they have a different opinion to you at least have the guts to put your name to it. Or alternatively, grow up and accept people have different political beliefs to you.

This, op are you going to comment on the post and say 'I have screenshot your comment here and am reporting this to your employers'? Come on, courage in your conviction!!

Willmafrockfit · 05/08/2024 09:16

step away from facebook op
turn it off

INeedAnotherName · 05/08/2024 09:17

FYI - to the poster who asked why a banner “save our kids” is hateful needs to look at the misinformation spread after Southport.

Save our children slogan has been around for decades. Anything can be deemed hateful at any moment in time. Right now I deem you hateful, but I'm sure you are actually a lovely person underneath.

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 05/08/2024 09:18

Putthewashingout · 05/08/2024 08:23

The local town was subject to a protest yesterday evening. I say protest loosely - as far as i can tell there was no violence but hateful banners “save our kids”, “no more immigrants” etc. A few faces covered. And blocking a road whilst they marched (it was not planned in so far as no road closures had taken place).

Usual split on local FB page between those supporting (“It was peaceful”, “We’ve had enough”, “Standing up for my kids” etc) and those who find it abhorrent,

Anyway, one was comment was something like “If I had heard, I’d have gone as well”. The man who posted the comment had his employer stated on his “about”/bio section on FB (I’ve just looked and he has since removed his employer details although his comment has not been deleted. In fact someone called him out for what he had said and he made a further comment about them being “soy eating” - I think he means they must be left wing).

Anyway, i took screen shots of his comment, his profile and employer from his FB page.

Would you send anonymously to his employer?

I’m dithering as I can see he has a child. And I assume most employers would look dimly upon someone wanting to protest in that way.

I took the screen shots intending to email his employer. But should I?

(To add, the main protest seemed peaceful, and this is what he commented on. There was another protest about 1/4 mile away and that was more threatening. But that hasn’t been reported at the time of his first comment. Also, he had a picture of Trump - the one after he’d been shot with his fist aloft, and he calls him “legend”. And also his cover photo on FB looks to be from another protest - marching people with Union flags - can’t read any signs and no suggestion of violence. The comment I can see one of his friends on that photo is “Why bro?”. There is no response.)

Do i report his comments to his employer? I would be doing it anonymously but sending the screen shots.

Have I woken up in the Eighties? Are we in East Germany?

blacksax · 05/08/2024 09:22

SaintHonoria · 05/08/2024 09:03

Further proof of the intolerance and spite of Left wingers.

I'd rather be an intolerant, spiteful left-winger than an aggressive far-right racist.

UpThereForThinkingDownThereForDancing · 05/08/2024 09:23

I don't want to live somewhere where the thought police have to be considered, all it does is drive people underground to fester.
It's a pity online places to talk are awful for proper discussion because decent conversation between all sorts of people is the best way to avoid extremes.

Parky04 · 05/08/2024 09:25

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SaintHonoria · 05/08/2024 09:25
%3D%3D

The left are essentially the book burners.