I’m not a big fan of being asked for references or links every time I post something. If it seems hard to believe, google it or don’t believe it and unfollow. In general it’s considered bad etiquette to ask a WOC to educate you more or do free labor for you.

@Lexialex I hate it when articles don't provide references to what they are talking about,

it should be good practice to include references and links imo

@miwilc an article? Yes. But not a statement of somebody on here or any other social media site.

@Lexialex well, as you said it's statement, so isn't that worth providing references for?

I guess it depends on the context these discussions are occurring in.

@miwilc I hate this place already. Same shit just less good people who can balance out people like you

@Lexialex don't let people get you down, site independent. In my experience people from Mastodon are usually more courteous, inclusive, and willing to talk, I hope you find those same people.

@Altruest it’s just the beast of any internet space at this point. But sites with a high number of white tech guys or nerds is always roughest on women, especially WOC. I’ve already resigned to putting up with it, but then it has to be a site where I get the news or see something funny at least.