Internet addiction

[aussenseiter]

Originally Posted by pink grapefruit [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

now i'm feeling like i offended you, or something. it's not a good feeling.

You haven't offended me, I just have a cold and it's time to sleep it off. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[pink grapefruit]

Originally Posted by aussenseiter [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

You haven't offended me, I just have a cold and it's time to sleep it off. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

get well <3

[Patriam1066]

Originally Posted by aussenseiter [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

You haven't offended me, I just have a cold and it's time to sleep it off. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

That’s your body telling you to stop being a redneck and give up cigs

[pink grapefruit]

Originally Posted by unsunghero [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

IÂ’ve always said I donÂ’t have as much respect for people who arenÂ’t able to come up with at least a few things they donÂ’t like about their own political party

I have, on many occasions, criticized republican politicians on these boards. I have on many occasions sided with a leftist argument

So, as corny as it sounds, I would suggest to be the change you want to see in the world

The way to fight polarization is to have set of values and stick to those, no matter which side you have to piss off in doing so. Ideally this will cause you to drift towards a middle-ground approach. I think this is a much better thing to do than to run away from social media and forums because they foster polarization, but you do you

Also, IÂ’m not pretending IÂ’m perfect here. Sometimes I like to talk shit. I sometimes relish the times when someone insults me, because my conscience is most ok with me clapping back rather than being the initial instigator. Sometimes I like to be purely sarcastic and shitpost. It depends on my mindset at the time

This was the most interesting post in the thread for me, and IÂ’ll explain why without even using chatgpt :P

First, one of the supposed benefits of public discourse is to come to a general consensus about various issues. Which is kind of the basis of political parties- that they have collectively determined how to feel about the issues of today. And while it’s probably true that there are great ideas from most political parties, it’s a logical fallacy to assume a person has a “better” perspective on the issues if they sometimes go against the general consensus of their political party. This is called the “appeal to novelty” logical fallacy, and it’s something I always remember due to Jordan Peterson using this fallacy in his interview with some self-identified feminist. He suggested that she had worse ideas because she agreed with every other feminist about everything, which she then defensively denied.

Second:

The way to fight polarization is to have set of values and stick to those, no matter which side you have to piss off in doing so.

YouÂ’re maybe more enlightened than most here, because instead of deluding yourself into believing youÂ’re not susceptible to confirmation bias you willfully embrace it. Confirmation bias is of course the tendency for people to seek out information that confirms their previously-held beliefs, and by firmly deciding that your beliefs will not be swayed by new information you make it clear that your goal is confirmation bias. Which is so wild to me lmao

Now, group polarization. This is the concept within social psychology that explains how when a group of like-minded people come together, they actually come to hold more extreme beliefs as they discuss their beliefs with one another. It has been studied extensively, and itÂ’s a good thing to try to be aware of as youÂ’re interacting with like-minded individuals. It absolutely is something that happens in these online forums.

And the fourth concept I want to touch on here is the concept of attitude polarization, which is a shift in attitude to more extreme beliefs due to confirmation bias. It has been shown that being subjected to opinions that go against our previously-held beliefs can sometimes just further entrench us in our opposition to these differing ideas, and attitude polarization can be a result of this. One mitigating factor can be the *quality* of discourse taking place; meaning something like academic standards being applied to the practice. Of course academics are just as susceptible to these social-psychological quirks of humanity, so there is no 100% sure way to avoid them.

This is part of why participating in this sort of public discourse can be harmful, or at least push a person into holding extreme views. You may feel it is improving your vocabulary and keeping your mind active, and maybe it is. But thatÂ’s not all itÂ’s doing.

A couple years ago I had a lot of fun talking fitness with you, but more recently IÂ’ve found that more than anything you are hateful. My own biases are ofc at play here, but I do think youÂ’ve radicalized yourself to some extent by talking politics so much in these online spaces. As so many of us have, maybe myself included.

Thanks for making such a perfect post for me to consider <3

[goblinmob]

Just like all the others

[Ooloo]

Originally Posted by TheBardo [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Ok mr 5k posts on the shittiest forum on the internet

More like best. This place is basically just what somethingawful used to be, before it was devoured from within by hysterical shrieking babies and all the interesting and funny people got banned

[TheBardo]

Originally Posted by Ooloo [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

More like best. This place is basically just what somethingawful used to be, before it was devoured from within by hysterical shrieking babies and all the interesting and funny people got banned

so what you're saying is that you're a bitter old man, who hasn't developed emotionally since you were 13 years old.

[Toxigen]

cu real soon

[goblinmob]

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[magnetaress]

Originally Posted by Ekco [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

i'd 100% rather deal with a Carrington event sequel than a worse Tunguska one, i think about that shit every time i see magnetaress's sig rofl.

really cool video!!
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