I've seen a few posts on my timeline the past couple days about how conversations on cohost don't typically center current events. Journalist, companies, and politicians are broadly absent on cohost, but they drive a lot of conversation on other platforms. I don't want to engage in discourse about this, and I'm especially not interested in going to bat for cohost as a platform about this, but I agree with those who have said that the lack of "culture war" on cohost is a feature, and also those who have pointed out an information vacuum on cohost. I would love to see a version of Cohost where information flows and humanitarian aid succeeds.
Importantly, I have not seen anyone here openly discourage conversations about politics. In fact, I'm nearly certain that anyone vocalizing support of an apolitical culture on cohost would be rightfully chased off the platform.
Personally, when I encounter politics I can't influence my instinct is to listen more than I speak. I'm opposed to the occupation of Palestine and the ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip. My intention is never to be silent about matters like this, but to vocalize support with the absence of influence feels like posturing. So here is a marginally more impactful way for me to express solidarity:
I've donated $100 to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund. I can't personally speak to the reputation of this org, I found it on the Palestine subreddit and referenced it's score on charity navigator before donating. The only Palestine mutual aid network I could find closed donations last week. If someone here knows a reputable fund, I will donate again. I would encourage all who have the means to match or partially match my donation to this organization or another fund of their choice.
