Why Communist Symbols Should Be Treated the Same as Nazi Ones

[benktpeterson]

In many online communities and game servers, it’s obvious that symbols like the swastika, Nazi flags, or praise of Hitler are completely banned — and rightly so. They represent hate, oppression, and genocide.
But what often gets ignored is that communist symbols — such as the Soviet flag, the hammer and sickle, or posters idolizing Stalin — also stand for a brutal history of violence, censorship, and suffering. Yet these are often allowed, as if their meaning were somehow less serious. That’s a clear double standard.


Under Stalin’s rule in the Soviet Union, millions of people died from famine, executions, and forced labor in the Gulag camps. Entire populations were deported, and anyone who dared to speak out risked imprisonment or death. The crimes committed under communist regimes in the Soviet Union, China, and Cambodia were just as horrific as those under Nazism — even if the ideology claimed to have different goals.
Despite this, the symbols of communism are often treated as “just history” or “aesthetic,” while Nazi symbols are immediately condemned. That is deeply inconsistent.


When someone shows a Soviet flag on a server, it’s often dismissed as harmless nostalgia. But if someone displayed a swastika in the same way, they’d be banned instantly. Both ideologies caused enormous human suffering, and neither deserves to be celebrated — not even indirectly.


If we truly care about human rights, equality, and respect, we should be consistent. Either we ban all symbols representing totalitarian ideologies — no matter their color — or we allow them only in educational and critical contexts, not as decoration or glorification.


Ignoring the crimes of communist regimes betrays the memory of their victims. The suffering under Stalin, Mao, and other dictators deserves the same recognition and respect as the victims of Nazism. Justice must apply to everyone.

 

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[IKEA monkey]

why am i getting lectured on a garrys mod forums

 

[mimeyy]

Ok, but what basic conduct rule does Communism violate?

 

[Jack P]

In many online communities and game servers, it’s obvious that symbols like the swastika, Nazi flags, or praise of Hitler are completely banned — and rightly so. They represent hate, oppression, and genocide.
But what often gets ignored is that communist symbols — such as the Soviet flag, the hammer and sickle, or posters idolizing Stalin — also stand for a brutal history of violence, censorship, and suffering. Yet these are often allowed, as if their meaning were somehow less serious. That’s a clear double standard.


Under Stalin’s rule in the Soviet Union, millions of people died from famine, executions, and forced labor in the Gulag camps. Entire populations were deported, and anyone who dared to speak out risked imprisonment or death. The crimes committed under communist regimes in the Soviet Union, China, and Cambodia were just as horrific as those under Nazism — even if the ideology claimed to have different goals.
Despite this, the symbols of communism are often treated as “just history” or “aesthetic,” while Nazi symbols are immediately condemned. That is deeply inconsistent.


When someone shows a Soviet flag on a server, it’s often dismissed as harmless nostalgia. But if someone displayed a swastika in the same way, they’d be banned instantly. Both ideologies caused enormous human suffering, and neither deserves to be celebrated — not even indirectly.


If we truly care about human rights, equality, and respect, we should be consistent. Either we ban all symbols representing totalitarian ideologies — no matter their color — or we allow them only in educational and critical contexts, not as decoration or glorification.


Ignoring the crimes of communist regimes betrays the memory of their victims. The suffering under Stalin, Mao, and other dictators deserves the same recognition and respect as the victims of Nazism. Justice must apply to everyone.

The American flag should be banned, because Slavery and stolen land!!! The American flag is a hate crime!! Idolizing the murder of the indians!!!!

 

[micbib]

In many online communities and game servers, it’s obvious that symbols like the swastika, Nazi flags, or praise of Hitler are completely banned — and rightly so. They represent hate, oppression, and genocide.
But what often gets ignored is that communist symbols — such as the Soviet flag, the hammer and sickle, or posters idolizing Stalin — also stand for a brutal history of violence, censorship, and suffering. Yet these are often allowed, as if their meaning were somehow less serious. That’s a clear double standard.


Under Stalin’s rule in the Soviet Union, millions of people died from famine, executions, and forced labor in the Gulag camps. Entire populations were deported, and anyone who dared to speak out risked imprisonment or death. The crimes committed under communist regimes in the Soviet Union, China, and Cambodia were just as horrific as those under Nazism — even if the ideology claimed to have different goals.
Despite this, the symbols of communism are often treated as “just history” or “aesthetic,” while Nazi symbols are immediately condemned. That is deeply inconsistent.


When someone shows a Soviet flag on a server, it’s often dismissed as harmless nostalgia. But if someone displayed a swastika in the same way, they’d be banned instantly. Both ideologies caused enormous human suffering, and neither deserves to be celebrated — not even indirectly.


If we truly care about human rights, equality, and respect, we should be consistent. Either we ban all symbols representing totalitarian ideologies — no matter their color — or we allow them only in educational and critical contexts, not as decoration or glorification.


Ignoring the crimes of communist regimes betrays the memory of their victims. The suffering under Stalin, Mao, and other dictators deserves the same recognition and respect as the victims of Nazism. Justice must apply to everyone.

I agree with this. I hate seeing people with hammer and sickle in their bio and such. It has such a terrible backround.

 

[Jack P]

I agree with this. I hate seeing people with hammer and sickle in their bio and such. It has such a terrible backround.

Literally EVERYTHING has a shitty background, if you wanna Content Cop or Content Nazi whatever you wanna call it, things, start doing it with everything with a bad background or don't do it at all. It's a flag, and some people liked certain things or just likes the icon and colors of the flag, it's not that deep. It doesn't mean they support it, neither should be affiliated with it, let them do whatever they want.

Aint nobody ignoring anything just because they have a flag.

 

[nako5]

Absolutely! Here's a structured rebuttal you can use to respond thoughtfully to that argument:

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While communist regimes committed horrific crimes, equating their symbols directly with Nazi symbols oversimplifies history and context:

1. Intent and association differ.
   Nazi symbols are almost universally recognized as representing racial hatred and genocide. Communist symbols, like the hammer and sickle, can also represent labor movements, anti-fascist resistance, or socialist ideals. Their meaning is more context-dependent.
2. Historical nuance matters.
   Nazism was explicitly genocidal. Communism, in theory, focused on class struggle. Atrocities under communist regimes were real, but the ideology itself isn’t inherently genocidal.
3. Intent of display is key.
   Soviet imagery is often shown as historical or cultural reference, not glorification. Nazi symbols are rarely displayed outside of hate or provocation.
4. Consistency in moderation is context-sensitive.
   Blanket bans risk suppressing legitimate historical discussion or artistic expression. Nuanced policies—allowing symbols only in critical or educational contexts—are more effective.
5. Focus on real-world harm.
   Nazi symbols are direct triggers for harassment or intimidation today; communist symbols rarely carry the same immediate threat.

Conclusion:
Acknowledging the victims of all oppressive regimes is crucial, but moderation policies reflect intent, cultural meaning, and potential harm. Equating all ideological symbols ignores important context and nuance.

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If you want, I can make an even punchier one-paragraph version that still hits all the main points—great for a quick forum or social media rebuttal. Do you want me to do that?

 

[MJ.]

Absolutely! Here's a structured rebuttal you can use to respond thoughtfully to that argument:

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While communist regimes committed horrific crimes, equating their symbols directly with Nazi symbols oversimplifies history and context:

1. Intent and association differ.
   Nazi symbols are almost universally recognized as representing racial hatred and genocide. Communist symbols, like the hammer and sickle, can also represent labor movements, anti-fascist resistance, or socialist ideals. Their meaning is more context-dependent.
2. Historical nuance matters.
   Nazism was explicitly genocidal. Communism, in theory, focused on class struggle. Atrocities under communist regimes were real, but the ideology itself isn’t inherently genocidal.
3. Intent of display is key.
   Soviet imagery is often shown as historical or cultural reference, not glorification. Nazi symbols are rarely displayed outside of hate or provocation.
4. Consistency in moderation is context-sensitive.
   Blanket bans risk suppressing legitimate historical discussion or artistic expression. Nuanced policies—allowing symbols only in critical or educational contexts—are more effective.
5. Focus on real-world harm.
   Nazi symbols are direct triggers for harassment or intimidation today; communist symbols rarely carry the same immediate threat.

Conclusion:
Acknowledging the victims of all oppressive regimes is crucial, but moderation policies reflect intent, cultural meaning, and potential harm. Equating all ideological symbols ignores important context and nuance.

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If you want, I can make an even punchier one-paragraph version that still hits all the main points—great for a quick forum or social media rebuttal. Do you want me to do that?

They brought Marx from the grave super literate this guy is

 

[Caveric Jonson]

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[Vollgas]

Fucking clankers

In many online communities and game servers, it’s obvious that symbols like the swastika, Nazi flags, or praise of Hitler are completely banned — and rightly so. They represent hate, oppression, and genocide.
But what often gets ignored is that communist symbols — such as the Soviet flag, the hammer and sickle, or posters idolizing Stalin — also stand for a brutal history of violence, censorship, and suffering. Yet these are often allowed, as if their meaning were somehow less serious. That’s a clear double standard.


Under Stalin’s rule in the Soviet Union, millions of people died from famine, executions, and forced labor in the Gulag camps. Entire populations were deported, and anyone who dared to speak out risked imprisonment or death. The crimes committed under communist regimes in the Soviet Union, China, and Cambodia were just as horrific as those under Nazism — even if the ideology claimed to have different goals.
Despite this, the symbols of communism are often treated as “just history” or “aesthetic,” while Nazi symbols are immediately condemned. That is deeply inconsistent.


When someone shows a Soviet flag on a server, it’s often dismissed as harmless nostalgia. But if someone displayed a swastika in the same way, they’d be banned instantly. Both ideologies caused enormous human suffering, and neither deserves to be celebrated — not even indirectly.


If we truly care about human rights, equality, and respect, we should be consistent. Either we ban all symbols representing totalitarian ideologies — no matter their color — or we allow them only in educational and critical contexts, not as decoration or glorification.


Ignoring the crimes of communist regimes betrays the memory of their victims. The suffering under Stalin, Mao, and other dictators deserves the same recognition and respect as the victims of Nazism. Justice must apply to everyone.

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[benktpeterson]

The American flag should be banned, because Slavery and stolen land!!! The American flag is a hate crime!! Idolizing the murder of the indians!!!!

That argument doesn’t make sense. The American flag doesn’t celebrate slavery or stolen land — it represents how the country fought to overcome those things. Slavery ended under that flag, and it has flown through every step toward freedom and equality. Calling it a hate crime ignores what it stands for today. By that logic, the Soviet flag should also be banned for representing Stalin’s regime, which killed millions in the Gulag and through forced famines. But we don’t ban history — we learn from it. The real problem isn’t the flag itself, it’s when people idolize dictators like Stalin or Hitler instead of remembering their crimes. We shouldn’t erase symbols; we should understand them and make sure their lessons aren’t forgotten.

 

[benktpeterson]

Literally EVERYTHING has a shitty background, if you wanna Content Cop or Content Nazi whatever you wanna call it, things, start doing it with everything with a bad background or don't do it at all. It's a flag, and some people liked certain things or just likes the icon and colors of the flag, it's not that deep. It doesn't mean they support it, neither should be affiliated with it, let them do whatever they want.

Aint nobody ignoring anything just because they have a flag.

I get what you’re saying — yeah, everything has a dark side somewhere in history. But there’s a difference between acknowledging history and glorifying it. People can like a flag’s design or colors, sure, but when that symbol represents the suffering of millions, like under Stalin or Hitler, it’s not “just a flag” anymore. Context matters. You don’t have to ban every flag with a bad background, but you also shouldn’t ignore what those symbols stood for. It’s fine to appreciate history or design — as long as you’re not idolizing the crimes that came with it. Freedom of expression works both ways: people can show the flag, and others have the right to call out what it represents.
Personally, I really dislike how Stalin is glorified — that’s not okay at all. The flag itself can be fine in context, but glorifying him or his regime never is.

 

[benktpeterson]

Ok, but what basic conduct rule does Communism violate?

Communism violates basic moral conduct because it suppresses individual freedom, uses violence to control people, and replaces fairness with party power. Glorifying it — or figures like Stalin — is wrong, because it ignores the suffering and oppression that came with it.

 

[rogue]

there are — still countries that — are communist so — unfortunately — it's not going anywhere