it’s really disheartening to witness as someone just starting out but at the same time just more fuel to the fire of 1. combating these bigots and 2. creating safe spaces where people affected by these jerks can find community

I know that feeling. My mod asked me about my boundaries so they can moderate efficiently and as I've been writing them out, I'm like, "Shit...these are a lot of boundaries I have. How am I going to be able to enforce them." Especially since I'm a disabled neurodivergent BIPOC femme.