Es bedarf keiner Erklärung oder Argumente.
Aber ich möchte euch das nicht vorenthalten.
[...] Bar is an internet slang term referring to a space—physical or online—where bigots or extremists come to dominate due to a lack of moderation or a policy of neutrality that inadvertently allows them to take over. The term originated from a widely shared anecdote by Michael B. Tager in July 2020, recounting a visit to a "shitty crustpunk bar" where a bartender expelled a patron wearing [...] symbols (like iron crosses), explaining that allowing even one such individual in could lead to a gradual takeover of the space. Once entrenched, removing them becomes difficult without causing conflict, turning the bar into a "[...] bar" by default.
The phrase has since been applied to online platforms, communities, and forums where the presence of hate speech or extremist views, even from seemingly polite individuals, can drive away other users and normalize bigotry. The core idea is that neutrality in the face of hate is not neutrality at all—it’s a choice to prioritize the presence of extremists over the safety and inclusion of others.
The concept has been discussed in media, tech commentary, and social discourse, including by Techdirt, Reddit, and podcasts, as a cautionary tale about the consequences of delayed action against hate. It underscores the importance of proactive moderation to prevent spaces from becoming unwelcoming or dangerous for marginalized groups.
