Unpopular Opinion, but labelling anyone who replies critically but politely to your posts as a "reply guy" is problematic. If you field a controversial opinion, you can't expect people not to disagree. If they are rude or you would rather not engage with them, then the block button exists, but […] - ThreadSky

jmaris.me • 13 days ago

Unpopular Opinion, but labelling anyone who replies critically but politely to your posts as a "reply guy" is problematic.

If you field a controversial opinion, you can't expect people not to disagree.

If they are rude or you would rather not engage with them, then the block button exists, but […]

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wolf480pl.mstdn.io.ap.brid.gy•13 days ago

@jmaris that's because you're here to have discussions. Which is great, I think we need more of those.

But it turns out a lot of people on socnets don't want a discussion. They're here to vent their frustrations, or bond with like-minded individuals.

This is a soapbox on the town square, but […]

wolf480pl.mstdn.io.ap.brid.gy•13 days ago

@jmaris also sorry for being your reply guy :P

jmaris.me•13 days ago

@wolf480pl don't worry, I'm happy for the challenge!

wolf480pl.mstdn.io.ap.brid.gy•13 days ago

@jmaris it's rare to find people who do, and I appreciate it.

It seems like a lot of people these days aren't interested in understanding the people they disagree with, and would rather just explain others' behaviour with "they're evil, what did you expect". Which is sad.

jmaris.me•13 days ago

@wolf480pl for me it is a sign of an unhealthy society, debate and dialogue are very important

jmaris.me•13 days ago

@wolf480pl then they should set their accounts to private ? Maintaining that you can shout on the town square and nobody should be allowed to challenge you is no different than complaining about "cancel culture" when people shun you for problematic views. It's a fundamental failure to understand […]

wolf480pl.mstdn.io.ap.brid.gy•13 days ago

@jmaris right, but they think they're in their living room and they're surprised someone is shouting back! In *their* living room!

wolf480pl.mstdn.io.ap.brid.gy•13 days ago

@jmaris but yeah, setting account to private should mitigate part of the problem.

Or just posting followers-only, even on a non-private account - not having your post boosted IMO significantly decreases the chance of someone who categorically disagrees with you will see it.

But if everyone's […]

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