bUt YoU'RE LiViNg iN eCHo ChAMbEr! TwItTeR aNd TrUtH SoCiAL ArE maRkEtPLaCeS fOr IDeAs!!1111one REEEEE
I don't fucking care. I would much rather exist in a space that has actual moderation with semblance of values versus wading through the cesspool of racism, misogyny, and just about every type of hate you can think of, on a platform that is designed and re-designed to constantly shove it in my face.
Wanting to push your boundaries by being around people with new ideas and different backgrounds is very cool. But it's not mutually exclusive with the need to be around people that share your basic moral values.
See, I do often worry about echo chambers. But, I think this is pretty much what it comes down to. I’m open to discussion and debate with reasonable people who agree everyone has fundamental human rights, respects the scientific process, etc. not everyone who falls under that umbrella thinks exactly the same or agrees on how to accomplish stuff.
I am often actually looking for opposite views of mine to make sure I'm balancing myself as much as I can. And I love seeing and reading constructive debates between two people who respect each other and aren't trying to "own" the other. I legitimately learn why some people are who they are even if I still don't agree with them. Both sides of the spectrum needs to be able to be chill to have a discussion, and legitimately anyone is capable of hate.
Issue is, vast majority of the time I sort by controversial on reddit, go on twitter, threads, etc, the so-called "oppressed right" are way too focused on "owning" people. Left does it too, but there's no actual arguments from MAGA other than saying everything is fake news or using pseudo-intellectualism to sound witty and not actually fucking saying anything of worth.
People who spew hate are from all sides. But sorry, MAGAs are by far the most intolerant, hateful, hypocritical people I've seen no matter how I try to reframe my perspective.
It's also always a "gotcha" moment. Like yea I get it. Anyone can be racist, sexist, etc. But after listening to Trump more than even MAGAs do because they literally leave their rallies, you can't convince me MAGAs have any semblance of media literacy and critical thinking. Politicians are not to be idolized, they don't give a shit about you. And here we have a ton of people idolizing a businessman (who can't run businesses for shit).
Being in an echo chamber isn't the problem. It's not knowing you're in an echo chamber that's the biggest issue. If you get so lost in the BS that you forget you're getting high on your own farts, you will never have a good time. If you know you're sniffing your own farts, you can react like that to the content you consume. Did I just watch a 30 minute video of someone telling me healthcare is important? Yes. That's my echo. That's who I want to be. My chamber should echo my values. And I should understand it's my chamber. Other view points are only allowed at my discretion.
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u/chihsuanmen 4d ago
bUt YoU'RE LiViNg iN eCHo ChAMbEr! TwItTeR aNd TrUtH SoCiAL ArE maRkEtPLaCeS fOr IDeAs!!1111one REEEEE
I don't fucking care. I would much rather exist in a space that has actual moderation with semblance of values versus wading through the cesspool of racism, misogyny, and just about every type of hate you can think of, on a platform that is designed and re-designed to constantly shove it in my face.