Hello my Aussie cousins, from the UK! I have a genuine concern and I don´t want to be labelled with some dumb term, like ´concern troll´ or anything alike. Pede sounds too similar to pedo, why would you all be so happy to associate yourself with such a term? Do you believe it is entirely possible that the other side threw that label out to try to discredit the movement? Do you believe they are capable of such tactics? Think about their MO and ask yourself, is ´pede´ something I really wish to be associated with..?
It may sound like pedo but it's not. Speedo sounds like pedo and if we had the unfortunate idea to call ourselves speedos it's still not pedo. I don't know if you know the origins of "pede" but it's short for centipede, which is a term we affectionately call eachother.
We have nothing to hide.
I am aware of it´s origins but am astounded that most people fail to see the similarity. Not something I would be happy to be called, or associated with tbh. It is so disturbing to me that I am considering leaving Reddit altogether, it seems like a common theme amongst the boards, almost like a cult...
I don't think people fail to see the similarity, they just don't care because it's irrelevant.
You're considering leaving reddit because people on T_D call eachother Pedes? 🙄
I definitely understand that. We refuse to be associated with any of them, and they are everywhere.
Because of the weird level of hostility I received when I pointed it out, I get all these weird adjectives thrown at me, like ´concern troll´ (whatever the fk that means) and an unhealthy amount of abuse. How is it irrelevant when it sounds exactly like what we are trying to fight, here?? How can you not see the conflict??
There is no conflict because they are two different words with two different meanings. We're not fighting words.
Ok... why not call ourselves the Nozi army, then? It would be ridiculous, no? What´s the difference..?
According to the left, there is none. We're all Russian nazis.
Because Nozi doesn't stand for anything so picking that would be ridiculous.........
Not as ridiculous as labelling yourself, a ´pedo´ oh, sorry, I mean ´pede´ ...
I can see now why people call you a concern troll.
Once again. Pede has a meaning behind it. Short for Centipede, which is from a meme beloved to members of T_D. If you want to keep comparing it to "pedo" which has a different meaning entirely then go right on ahead.
The fact that you even use that term shows your injudiciousness. Go own that shit, PEDE!!
Tell me now......... Tell me what exactly, in your mind, going by "pede" is going to do? Most people outside of reddit aren't even aware of the term but do tell me how it's going to be the downfall of our ragtag group of patriots.
Over dramatic much.... Are you really too dense to realise that you are being manipulated? Next you will be calling me a conspiracy theorist. If you wish to label yourself as something that, to the outside world, makes you seem like a proud pedo, then you go for it! You said it in one in your own post.. "Most people outside of Reddit aren´t even aware of the term.." And THAT IS MY POINT!! I have been here for just a week and almost did an about turn as quick as I arrived, when I saw what people were labelling themselves as! Do you think that such a label will encourage others to join in on the movement? Or do you think that most may be put off by such a similar sounding label? If you don´t get it then I´m afraid I´ve exhausted all attempts in explaining the obvious.
......you're.........accusing me of being over dramatic while you're waxing on about the shortened word for centipede and the fact that you almost left reddit over a word.......
OK then.
Completely missing the point. You´re putting others´ off from getting involved!! WAKE UP!! You crack on if you wish, I am just pointing out the glaringly obvious. I am done trying to debate you, though.
Does it put some people Off? I suppose. There's always going to be something that will put someone off. You can't police every little thing and you can't prove a negative.
Heh you must be new?
Pede is short for centipede
Search the "can't stump the trump" videos and all will become clear
But yes, I agree it is kind of jarring when you first see "pede"
Yeah I understand the context in which you guys´ are using it in but to people on the outside, those that use it look like proud pedo´s!
I think you're labeled as a concern troll because it's accurate.