Cranky armchair wonk and word nerd.
@VinesNFluff @ImADifferentBird This was never more obvious to me than the last year or so. Queer-friendly corporatism had reached a point in the US that was becoming frankly a little creepy for me at a queer person. And then, BOOM, all GONE, in an instant, as soon as that was perceived as an economic liability. NOTHING. Just yesterday, I was straining to think of even ONE brand that stuck with us after that, and the only one that came to mind was Target.
@Entropywins Yep, that’s what I expect from childish people.
You need to grow up.
@Entropywins I feel ya, and I agree with you, but here’s a friendly tip: Any argument made in text will be more persuasive if you write it like a thoughtful, educated grown-up instead of like a drunk high school drop-out.
It’s one thing to be ‘casual’ in discourse. It’s another to come across as incompetent, inconsiderate, or lazy.
Online, all anyone sees are the words you type. That’s a huge part of how others will perceive you – and everything you say – and you should mindful about that.
@sumguyonline You do understand that non-votes aren’t counted, right?
Choosing not to vote at all, when you could, is one of the dumbest choices you can make. SOMEONE is going to win. They’re not all going to lose, or feel bad, because you stayed home.
Your civic duty is to help guide your society through the choices you CAN make. At least decide who you hate more, and vote against them.
@2ugly2live @ByteOnBikes Yep! I think a big part of this is the visually organized aspect of it. It touches something deep in observers. Historically, choreography was related to military training. I think that racially uncomfortable people feel subconsciously threatened by large, well-organized performances by non-whites. I know that may sound dumb, but I really believe it.
The Superbowl has had such displays by all-white groups for many years, and who’s heard any noise about that?