I have been more than 2 years on Lemmy and I have had an amazing experience with everything, but lately I see more and more US politics on all! I also see new communities regarding US politics + newspapers about the US, cross-posting same article in multiple communities and so on.
It’s only me who thinks this is too much? Anyone else that have noticed it?
I guess my question is “Since when?”
Yes there was an annoying influx of election politics last year. Then there was another since January, Trump getting into power and saying dumb (but apparently newsworthy) shit almost every single day without fail.
Following that there is the Project2025 high-veolcity dismantlement of democratic establishments and norms, while simultaneously destroying the relationships with allies through trade negotiations.
This week, of course before an unusual military display that is usually planned by North Korean and Russian dictators, Trump is setting up the suspension of freedom of expression by improperly summoning the National Guard and Marines to what was originally a disproportionately small anti-ICE protest.
So yes, a lot more crazy stuff is happening than before, and it certainly isn’t healthy. However, I don’t consider it the fault of people posting/cross-posting on Lemmy, I blame the chaos-stirring narcissistic arsonist who leads what formerly was the leader of the free world.
Yes, you should filter it to a level that you can tolerate in a good mental state. Each person is different. Don’t let yourself be overwhelmed, but be aware enough to hold onto the thread of knowing what you can or cannot do about it.