SSC is not an example of how writing charitable interesting things
inevitably attracts charitable interesting commenters. It is an
astonishing fluke, a shining beacon of hope for the entire internet, an
unrivalled treasure of public discussion.
>> SSC is not an example of how writing charitable interesting things inevitably attracts charitable interesting commenters.
Similarly, I'm sure it's just a coincidence that the community is _mostly_ white cis men, almost entirely anti-SJW, and far more willing to entertain treatises on why fascism is good than why fascism is bad.
But on the Motte, it’s so damn easy to have an opinion.
Something about politics tricks my brain into thinking that my opinions
are super insightful and must be heard. When I post to the Motte, the
words just flow--completely effortlessly.
(…)
It’s also an upvote-friendly sub; if you put in a decent amount of
effort and have pleasant writing style, you will tend to get a lot of
consistent, positive feedback.
turning a big dial taht says “Racism” on it and constantly looking
back at the audience for approval like a contestant on the price is
right
For me personally, I find most of the topics discussed here to be
interesting and compelling. It’s cool to learn about alternative voting
systems or to play with toy epidemiological models. But realistically,
what do I have to add to these conversations?
But racism and affermative action is something they have an opinion
on, which even flows effortlessly.
If only they were aware of bikeshedding,
sucks that there is no online community warning you for biasses and the
behaviour that comes from it.
They do seem like *dangerously* close to self-awareness with this one.
> But on the Motte, it's so damn easy to have an opinion. Something about politics tricks my brain into thinking that my opinions are super insightful and must be heard.
Yes it is easy to have an opinion and talk about it when you’re
writing in an environment where you’re encourage to bare the ugliest
parts of yourself.
Have they considered that feeling pressure to consider what you say
before spouting it and to examine your opinions before buying into them
wholesale is maybe a good thing?
But on the Motte, it’s so damn easy to have an opinion. Something
about politics tricks my brain into thinking that my opinions are super
insightful and must be heard.
You gotta love their delusions.
turning a big dial taht says “Racism” on it and constantly looking back at the audience for approval like a contestant on the price is right
But racism and affermative action is something they have an opinion on, which even flows effortlessly.
If only they were aware of bikeshedding, sucks that there is no online community warning you for biasses and the behaviour that comes from it.
Cheers theme “Sometimes you wanna go / WHERE YOU DON’T HAVE TO HIDE YOUR POWER LEVEL”
Yes it is easy to have an opinion and talk about it when you’re writing in an environment where you’re encourage to bare the ugliest parts of yourself.
Have they considered that feeling pressure to consider what you say before spouting it and to examine your opinions before buying into them wholesale is maybe a good thing?
This is exactly what
MarxYud warned us about!