It's not a dumb take. There is a clear definition of fascism which his recent reactionary writings and attitudes as a business leader have met to a T. You might not like what I'm saying, maybe you're fine with DHH on some "what I don't mind can't be possibly be fascist" level, but it absolutely meets that standard.
Other than that; stop putting words in my mouth and stop poisoning the well. You and the OP are strawmanning a claim that the article is written in bad faith and thus avoid engaging with its substance.
I didn't say DHH has died, did I? No one believes that. And even if they did, when did we start getting offended by that? When did that start being an accusation and not a criticism? Did Donna Summer die when they said "disco is dead?" Did the article kill DHH? You're being deliberately obtuse.
Just as well with the dictionary entry. Well done. You got me. Wow. Nah man, saying that the word "fascist" is thrown around as an exaggeration is a thought-terminating cliché deployed in order to flatten the discourse.
You see, your dictionary definition obscures the reality that the pendulum of society is now swinging to the right, hard. He is explicitly aligning himself with a certain political philosophy which in 2025 is dominating the world. DHH isn't just saying some kooky shit, he is in a position of considerable power and visibility actively working to undermine the safety and opportunities of members of the community. It's cringeworthy seeing people standing in solidarity with an entitled idiot but not the marginalized people he hates.
All this is to say, I can't look at everything he's been saying and doing without seeing much of what Umberto Eco has identified as markers of fascism.
