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My theory is that every trends/fads is divided between two groups: the engaged people and the haters. If you're engaged, no matter the trend, it'll be fun, you'
by baby 5y ago
My theory is that every trends/fads is divided between two groups: the engaged people and the haters. If you're engaged, no matter the trend, it'll be fun, you'll be part of a community, and part of something bigger than you at some point in time. If you're a hater, you'll just feel bad about the whole thing and won't understand why you can't enjoy simple things in life anymore. I noticed this when Pokemon Go was such a big thing and yet so many people were so b-hurt about it. Just play the damn game and enjoy being part of something while it last. That's the human experience.
- civilized 5y agoYou're missing the group that's just there for the lulz. Unlike the haters, their enjoyment is only increased by the antics of the engaged folks.
- tenuousemphasis 5y agoI think you underestimate the sense of community a group of haters can feel. Take for instance r/buttcoin, a community of nearly 100k that has been bashing on Bitcoin (and now cryptocurrency in general) since 2011.