So I'm a little confused. When exactly can someone be considered a "real" socialist? Is it enough to "merely" advocate for the basic tenets like equal/fair redistribution of wealth, and workers seizing the means of production, or are there also other fundamentals that one must adhere to before one is a socialist at heart?
The reason I'm asking is because this morning I stumbled upon a Reddit post where this person claimed to be economically left (as in abolishing today's capitalism, state-owning the most important aspects of the economy in order to offer everyone guaranteed access to basic human needs, etc.), but at the same time claimed to be socially conservative (specifically opposing LGBT+ rights). He or she emphasized not having any racist feelings whatsoever, even saying {paraphrasing here} systemic and institutionalized racism is a capitalist's tool for division, and that comrades should come from all colors, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
The thread got deleted, probably because the timing was a bit conspicuous, but regardless it struck me as an odd combination. Most of left-wing people tend to be left-wing all across the board, both socially as well as economically, but it made me think if it's possible to be a conservative socialist or whatever you'd call it? We already have the term liberal or just lib (albeit in a derogatory way) for socially left but economically center or even (center-right) people, but is there a term for the opposite? And how do you view these people?