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Yes, of course. The full dynamics are more than I can fit into a tweet. The genuine connections that do form are the channels by which the subtle trauma reinforcing stuff happens. And... at any given point, it may not be safe to look at this, for any given person.
Some of these communities are aware of some of these dynamics; e.g. tumblr's use of "crabs in a bucket." Here's a pretty solid description: https://queerly-tony.tumblr.com/post/183062767388/make-sure-the-community-you-are-part-of-is-lifting …
