tagging the queer community because i feel like this is particularly relevant to us.
the world online is much like the world outside. there's idiots, bigots, ignoramuses, bellends, etc. ad infinitum.
and there's nothing that you can do about it. while it's noble to try and educate others, and foster mutual understanding and respect, your first and foremost duty as a human being is to be kind to yourself.
while this is by no means a deterrent to make change, there unfortunately will always be people that frustrate you to no end. and if engaging with them is too taxing and hurting too much, i implore you to step away.
100%, please do try and expose yourself to different beliefs, but that's because its beneficial to you. constantly resisting and pushing back can never be good for you long-term.
spend time with the people you care about, and that care about you, whether irl or online. find the community where existing for you is not a constant act of defiance, and not completely exhausting.
there's a community for everyone out there.
