They’re part of the Tankie Triad (.ml, lemmygrad, hexbear). Quite possibly the worst of the triad
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eronth@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
I need a reminder of what hexbear is about. I recall something… off.
cm0002@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
SkyezOpen@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
I’d vote grad as worst, but it’s certainly close.
NaibofTabr@infosec.pub 2 weeks ago
Beyond just the general tankiness that others have mentioned, I think the worst thing about Hexbear is how they aggressively claim to be pro-LGBTQ+ while zealously supporting Russia and China, nations which actively persecute anyone who is not hetero-normative. Putin actively jokes about killing homosexuals, and the PRC will black-bag you and put you in a reeducation camp.
I’ve always felt there was something deeply sinister in this hypocrisy, probably having to do with intentionally targeting marginalized people and attempting to influence and/or radicalize them - your basic cult recruitment tactics.
NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Tankie instance