401
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
view the rest of the comments
this post was submitted on 12 Sep 2026
401 points (96.3% liked)
Flippanarchy
2825 readers
298 users here now
Flippant Anarchism. A lighter take on social criticism with the aim of agitation.
Post humorous takes on capitalism and the states which prop it up. Memes, shitposting, screenshots of humorous good takes, discussions making fun of some reactionary online, it all works.
This community is anarchist-flavored. Reactionary takes won't be tolerated.
Don't take yourselves too seriously. Serious posts go to !anarchism@lemmy.dbzer0.com
Rules
-
If you post images with text, endeavour to provide the alt-text
-
If the image is a crosspost from an OP, Provide the source.
-
Absolutely no right-wing jokes. This includes "Anarcho"-Capitalist concepts.
-
Absolutely no redfash jokes. This includes anything that props up the capitalist ruling classes pretending to be communists.
-
No bigotry whatsoever. See instance rules.
-
This is an anarchist comm. You don't have to be an anarchist to post, but you should at least understand what anarchism actually is. We're not here to educate you.
-
No shaming people for being anti-electoralism. This should be obvious from the above point but apparently we need to make it obvious to the turbolibs who can't control themselves. You have the rest of lemmy to moralize.
Join the matrix room for some real-time discussion.
Banner by @Val@anarchist.nexus
founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
I don't agree with every anarchist idea, but this I agree with completely. You really don't need to know anything more about the circumstances of a person's life if you notice them stealing food.
On a related note, but a somewhat non-anarchist take, pay your taxes and vote for politicians that support public programs. Shelters, halfway homes, soup kitchens and food banks do a lot of good. Also donate and/or volunteer if you're able!
I'm not happy my taxes are funding genocide
Mmm, and we do like to make extreme arguments just to score holier-than-thou points, don't we?
There will always be something wrong. Taxes still fund public services. The need for those services doesn't go away just because some of the money is diverted to atrocities.
If you actually want to end genocidal conduct, your personal taxes are not the place to fight that battle, and trying to fight it by yourself doesn't make you a hero. Collective action with a like-minded group is the most successful way to actually change things.
As far as Lemmy goes, absolutely. We also have plenty of edgelords vilifying and alienating others on their side by calling them nazis and shit because they can't find a better outlet for their infinite rage while sitting in the shitter and the comfort of anonymity. Absolute class warriors by their own standards.
While I don't doubt that, I've also seen people use this as justification to prohibit value-driven mutual aid efforts
I will say as someone who does volunteer work for homeless individuals PLEASE do your research if you decide to donate to a shelter. Many are corporate run and the money usually stays at the top amongst the board. There is something called "the Homeless Industry" and a lot of shelters that are run by companies are in it for a profit via government grants/funds not to help the individuals that utilize the shelters. Many places get funds based on how many beds/cots/mats on the ground/chairs they can keep occupied on a given night so for these places its in their best interest to ensure their tenants stay in the shelter system, not get out of it.
Yeah, part of the reason I consider volunteering as better than donating, but not everyone has the time. It's more difficult to embezzle labor.
Charities in general mostly pay their directors and executives obscene compensation while they get the glory of being the faces of charity. These positions are often given to connected people, like the relatives of business executives, politicians, or the rich and connected.
The Red Cross is notorious for this, for decades.
Never donate to a corporate charity, asking for your extra change at the cash out. Give it to someone directly.