Topic: we're currently living conformist times.
Anonymous A started this discussion 4 weeks ago #132,914
A lot of self-expression now happens in public feeds. That turns identity into something you broadcast and get feedback on. Once likes and social approval enter the picture, we start to subtly shape ourselves toward what’s rewarded.
One correct opinion forms fast online. Step outside it and you’re suddenly The Villain™. So people pre-adjust their views to avoid social risk.
Reminds me of that bar from age of ultron: "Our very strength invites challenge. Challenge incites conflict. And conflict… breeds catastrophe."
except replace the "strength" with "individuality" and you either conform to survive socially or quietly build countercultures of your liking at the risk of the recieving challenges, stigma and just overall getting flamed.
One correct opinion forms fast online. Step outside it and you’re suddenly The Villain™. So people pre-adjust their views to avoid social risk.
Reminds me of that bar from age of ultron: "Our very strength invites challenge. Challenge incites conflict. And conflict… breeds catastrophe."
except replace the "strength" with "individuality" and you either conform to survive socially or quietly build countercultures of your liking at the risk of the recieving challenges, stigma and just overall getting flamed.
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Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 4 weeks ago, 4 minutes later[^] [v] #1,417,869
There is no strength butt that that which tears nigguh bootyhole- all else is illusion.
Killer Lettuce🌹 !HonkUK.BIE joined in and replied with this 4 weeks ago, 49 seconds later, 5 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,417,870
> One correct opinion forms fast online. Step outside it and you’re suddenly The Villain™.
Not really. If I want to say racist stuff, or spout fringe conspiracy theories, etc., I can easily find large communities online that will reward me for such behaviour.
The real trick is to find a community where all of your terribleness is tolerated, and then you'll never have to worry about mainstream scorn.
Not really. If I want to say racist stuff, or spout fringe conspiracy theories, etc., I can easily find large communities online that will reward me for such behaviour.
The real trick is to find a community where all of your terribleness is tolerated, and then you'll never have to worry about mainstream scorn.
Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 4 weeks ago, 4 minutes later, 10 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,417,874
Those who don’t abide consensus get flagged then banned by Reddit mods. Then their posts are mass deleted or turned into gibberish.
Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 4 weeks ago, 4 hours later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,417,930
@previous (D)
The same people that bought all the news channels now buy up social media websites to control the flow of information.
The same people that bought all the news channels now buy up social media websites to control the flow of information.
Anonymous F joined in and replied with this 3 weeks ago, 2 days later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,418,355
watahhhhhhAnonymous A (OP) replied with this 3 weeks ago, 10 hours later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,418,385
@1,417,870 (Killer Lettuce🌹 !HonkUK.BIE)
In all my time online I've only made one friend who became my best friend and I met her through a band ad.
When I think about I'm actually lucky because I get to talk to her about all sorts weird shit and she gets it.
The real trick is having a small circle of friends. Not some internet forum filled with hateful anons.
In all my time online I've only made one friend who became my best friend and I met her through a band ad.
When I think about I'm actually lucky because I get to talk to her about all sorts weird shit and she gets it.
The real trick is having a small circle of friends. Not some internet forum filled with hateful anons.
Killer Lettuce🌹 !HonkUK.BIE replied with this 3 weeks ago, 38 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,418,390
@previous (A)
> Not some internet forum filled with hateful anons.
I don't know, I think that's the perfect place to hang out. I love those anons, and their political views.
> Not some internet forum filled with hateful anons.
I don't know, I think that's the perfect place to hang out. I love those anons, and their political views.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 3 weeks ago, 10 hours later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,418,445
@previous (Killer Lettuce🌹 !HonkUK.BIE)
> > Not some internet forum filled with hateful anons.
> I don't know, I think that's the perfect place to hang out. I love those anons, and their political views.
They do make good for research material for my writing and just overall conversational pieces for irl discussions so I'll give you that.
> > Not some internet forum filled with hateful anons.
> I don't know, I think that's the perfect place to hang out. I love those anons, and their political views.
They do make good for research material for my writing and just overall conversational pieces for irl discussions so I'll give you that.
Anonymous G joined in and replied with this 3 weeks ago, 1 day later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,418,640
Anonymous H joined in and replied with this 3 weeks ago, 13 hours later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,418,749
Yes we are living in the comfiest of times.
