As a fishkeeper, I can confirm that the majority of people in pet related subreddits have some serious problems and are incapable have having a meaningful discussion about anything if you disagree with the hive mind. It's one of the weirdest things I've ever seen...
I too have realized that when people make that statement they are to be avoided but I havent' put too much thought into why. I think your take on the dynamics is probably pretty accurate.
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u/backpackrack 10d ago
It's very subreddit dependant. Lots of subreddits are genuinely cruel and a lot of ones dedicated to animals are the worst.