Hi Novian,
I felt horrified on seeing this nation's symbolism and language, but I didn't say anything because I'm newish here and didn't want to rock the boat. Only later based on their manner did I feel I needed to speak out, and I have apologised for my tone in response to what I saw was someone promoting Nazi symbolism and language. I think what they had on their profile was a deliberate provocation, and they were looking for the reactions. To me, their whole manner was disingenuous and very coy despite the very obvious symbolism they represented.
I see what you are saying, and I understand why you are making the argument. In good conscience I disagree. For me, the symbolism combined with how he engaged with the maybe I am/ maybe I'm not style I think was deliberately done. I read through some of the things he has on his nation, and from his writing I think he is not as daft as he presented us with.
To me, there is no equivalence between communist and Nazi. I think communism is a political view/ideology that is understandable if misguided. I think Nazism is a death cult rather than an ideological position and should not be tolerated anywhere. I don't think there is equivalence in calling someone a fascist and a Nazi either. I think calling names is wrong regardless, but there is a difference of severity there.
For me, I think had he reacted differently to and realised what his symbolism meant, then I probably would have reacted differently too! That is not to excuse my response at all. Such as it was, he did not present to me as a misguided and ignorant person. Rather he presented as someone who thought it would be a bit of fun to provoke others. His style is coyly provocative, and he started with that same routine with the new region he joined.
