Feels like a weird thing to have a stance on. Lingo is fun but arbitrary expectations one way or the other probably hinder the goal of plurality. Why not just do what’s fun in the company with whom it will resonate?

OOof good luck, I tried to say that all the soviet imagery was off-putting to people who might be interested in socialism, in the interest of more widespread support. No one liked that idea at all, seem more interested in making memes.

I don’t have enough political knowledge but, isn’t “comrade” usually related to communism?

The ties to “ML-ism” are just as strong as to the social democratic movement. So you can be of two minds here: either you say WGAF what the commies did to the term and go on using it. Or you say it’s been historically so tainted you have to move on. I don’t think there is a right answer. On top of this being not the most pressing concern of our age.

It’s a great gender neutral word.

Never thought about that, probably because my language already uses a special word that is different from “Kamerad” (comrade):

“Genosse”.

Much better, no military and hierarchical connotations.

I wonder if there exists an English equivalent…?

Dictionary gives me compeer, consorter or confrère as possible translations.

No, it’s like them saying “Heil Hitler” as a greeting.

I’d avoid being associated with communists at all costs.

😡“i do fkn hate authoritarians so much” 😭“Nooo pls you need to separate paper from plastic!!!”

I use “hypocrite” to address socdems, but that’s me.