Communities of Not

· Armin Ronacher · June 6, 2026, 3:52 p.m.
Summary
The blog post explores how communities can form identities around opposition to certain things, and how this can lead to negative behaviors such as policing and harassment of those who diverge from the shared beliefs. It discusses the importance of remaining open to differing perspectives and warns against letting negativity define community identities. Armin Ronacher reflects on his own experiences and encourages readers to de-escalate tensions and embrace new ideas.
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