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I find comments like that your last sentence so bizarre. Just don't use them and you can still be happy? Millions of people use and enjoy X, it's ok if you don

I find comments like that your last sentence so bizarre. Just don't use them and you can still be happy? Millions of people use and enjoy X, it's ok if you don't.

Robotbeat 3y ago
The problem is the East Coast media still spends way too much time on these things. The worst culture war takes end up getting articles written about them. It’s like our sociopolitical landscape is determined by the most insane 100 people in the country with access to the Internet.
- leetharris 3y ago
  Totally fair. The societal impact is hard to unpack, especially in context of many minor changes.
losteric 3y ago
Your post basically says "it's bizarre you're expressing your opinion, don't do that" - that is not healthy for productive conversation (ironically op's point about those products) It's ok to express negative opinions about why one doesn't use something. Other people benefit from learning from a valid dissenting view
- rvz 3y ago
  > Your post basically says "it's bizarre you're expressing your opinion, don't do that" - that is not healthy for productive conversation (ironically op's point about those products) No it doesn't. They're just saying, millions are still using and enjoying Twitter / X and that is fine. If you don't like it, that is also fine and you can still be happy anyway. I don't see a problem with that. There is no need to misinterpret the comment.
  - macintux 3y ago
    The fact that Twitter and Facebook are driving divisiveness and misinformation definitely impacts my life, regardless of my lack of engagement with the platforms.
    - rvz 3y ago
      If you don't like those websites, you are free to block them for yourself if they are spreading 'misinformation'. You can still be happy with blocking them and that is also fine.
    - curtisblaine 3y ago
      But you can (and you should want to) only control what you consume. You can't control what others decide to like and consume, even if, in your personal opinion, it drives misinformation.
- Clubber 3y ago
  >Your post basically says "it's bizarre you're expressing your opinion, don't do that" - that is not healthy for productive conversation (ironically op's point about those products) Ironically, you just did the same thing to his post.

I find comments like that your last sentence so bizarre. Just don't use them and you can still be happy? Millions of people use and enjoy X, it's ok if you don't.

Robotbeat 3y ago

The problem is the East Coast media still spends way too much time on these things. The worst culture war takes end up getting articles written about them. It’s like our sociopolitical landscape is determined by the most insane 100 people in the country with access to the Internet.

leetharris 3y ago
Totally fair. The societal impact is hard to unpack, especially in context of many minor changes.

losteric 3y ago

Your post basically says "it's bizarre you're expressing your opinion, don't do that" - that is not healthy for productive conversation (ironically op's point about those products) It's ok to express negative opinions about why one doesn't use something. Other people benefit from learning from a valid dissenting view

rvz 3y ago
> Your post basically says "it's bizarre you're expressing your opinion, don't do that" - that is not healthy for productive conversation (ironically op's point about those products) No it doesn't. They're just saying, millions are still using and enjoying Twitter / X and that is fine. If you don't like it, that is also fine and you can still be happy anyway. I don't see a problem with that. There is no need to misinterpret the comment.
- macintux 3y ago
  The fact that Twitter and Facebook are driving divisiveness and misinformation definitely impacts my life, regardless of my lack of engagement with the platforms.
  - rvz 3y ago
    If you don't like those websites, you are free to block them for yourself if they are spreading 'misinformation'. You can still be happy with blocking them and that is also fine.
  - curtisblaine 3y ago
    But you can (and you should want to) only control what you consume. You can't control what others decide to like and consume, even if, in your personal opinion, it drives misinformation.
Clubber 3y ago
>Your post basically says "it's bizarre you're expressing your opinion, don't do that" - that is not healthy for productive conversation (ironically op's point about those products) Ironically, you just did the same thing to his post.