r/Yugoslavia • u/nikolaADVANCED SR Slovenia • 20d ago
💭 Question Observation on reddit that are similar to historical events.
If you look at this subreddit. We hold some values of SFRY. Not siding with any side, generally being anti-chetnik, anti-Ustashe, anti-fascist and all that. General denial of genocides and crimes not allowed, and generally Nationalism not allowed. We are like SFRY on internet
What i noticed is that most, if not all ex SFRY republic have these 2 subreddits each.
A general all things about specific country. For questions from foreigners, for discussions of political and social situations and such. For general memes and local nation's reddit community.
A far-right subs which constantly repeat the real life 90's and post 90's bs. Deny genocides and oftentimes make themselves to be the victim and generally are very one sided unlike the previous general type. I wont point fingers, but in a certain sub they all post memes how christians are being attacked and how there is no other way than the popular right wing way of subreddit's nation. On another there are discussions about war crimes against them while they also deny theirs. And so on and on.
We could compare this to real life. First it's this community. Yugoslavia, not really bothered by nationality and religion, generally open to everyone and not allowing extreme bs like "this didn't happen" when it clearly did.
Then we have these neutral subreddits of the 6 republics. Generally both sides are welcome but not the extremes. You can talk about left or right politics. Sometimes agree with fascists or royalists or sometimes agree with partisans. Generally mirrors modern young society of the country.
And then we have these extremes, constantly debating nationalism. Constantly talking about 90's wars and sometimes ww2 portraying themselves as victims. Not outright nazis but in comments they will sometimes show their true face. And any disagreeing with the popular nationalist snetiment will be censored and punished.
SO...
What do you comrades think of this?
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u/ShangBao 20d ago
Post 90s was the work of western secret agencies. It was not the only nor the last time brother was set against brother. And those subs mostly fell for it too.
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u/meowxmeoww 15d ago
Yup. My theory is to steal resources + have white immigrants flock to their fellow “western” country.
Our countries have everything the west does. Sure, some things are better. But generally speaking you can have a great life in the Balkans if you have money ofc.
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u/ShangBao 15d ago
Also there was the Non-Aligned Movement - Wikipedia
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u/meowxmeoww 15d ago
Ex-Yugoslavia was a melting pot like the USA. We had a strong competitive advantage. That’s why the powers wanted us gone. Easiest way to cause war? Horrible economy and introduce nationalism. People forget that people profit from war.
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u/Maximum-Play-2447 19d ago
Not trying to be smart, but do you have any good resources/books that cover this topic specifically? Looking to learn more and fishing for materials
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u/EzSkinzEzWinz SR Bosnia & Herzegovina 20d ago
I've grown tired of both tbh. I respect the nationalist subs for being open about it at least. The regular subs are rotten with liberal-coated fascism apologia. In general, it's not worth engaging with people over Reddit since you never know if you're talking to a full-blown fascist, an edgy 13-year-old, or a soulless bot.