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Anonymous A started this discussion 1 day 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.
Killer Lettuce🌹 !HonkUK.BIE joined in and replied with this 23 hours 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.