My Misanthropy and Misc. Talking Points

[Tude]

I should believe that I do — I was the one who typed it in the first place. And no. Calling people out for the many, many, many STUPID things they say and do (especially the ones that do harm to other people) ≠ elevating yourself above other people based on IQ. It’s pretty much a knee-jerk reaction to respond to people who behave in such a manner. If you want to take it as a form of condescension, then fine, but I bet you’ve also done it at some point as well.

So you're doubling down on the arrogance you projected in the first post. Got it.

This is something I need to address with a few others here because I think it’s the wrong type of response for cynics such as myself.

No, it doesn’t. If this is how a person honestly feels, it’s good to get it out instead of bottling it up or feigning positivity when it’s insincere — that’s even worse. I don’t really care if people are disillusioned about my negativity. When I write about how I feel, it’s for me; not for anyone else. It doesn’t make my feelings any less valid, and since there are people who feel the way that I do because of how crappy the world is, not everyone is going to be turned off by said negativity, either. That there is “good” in the world doesn’t make the bad go away, especially when that bad gets thrown in your face on a daily basis.

No. That's the thing about social media. When you post something, it's no longer for you. Once you put something out there, you're subject to have people comment. That's what social media is for. If it was really just for you, you would've written it in a diary instead of posting it for the world to see. For example, this is why people would tell us growing up to be mindful before we posted online. To post anything on a social media site and expect no one to react or comment is bizarre since that's the whole purpose behind posting.

“**** everyone” is just an expression that isn’t even supposed to be taken seriously because it’s mostly used to convey frustration. What is your point here? Someone treating me in a specific manner has very little bearing on me returning to TBT. I acknowledge kindness and do what I can to show my gratitude, but that doesn’t even factor in as to why I still return to this site from time to time, and frankly, my activity and my reasons for being here are my own business. Also, if you haven’t noticed, I’m not exactly the most active person here, anyway.

You didn't mean anything in your post. Ok, never mind lol

 

[seliph]

People in power trying to take our rights away are not a majority of people, they are a minority. You don't have to blindly love and trust everyone, and that's not at all what I said, but you shouldn't assume the worst of everyone you meet. People are a blank slate who should be treated with basic respect until proven otherwise. I've been taken advantage of, I've been abused, I'm not going to assume everyone is going to do the same until proven otherwise - why would I choose to be anxious and stressed all the time? How is that going to help me, or anyone? How will I have the drive to do what's right if I'm afraid and negative all the time?

You're hellbent on being a pessimist so I don't find further discussion worth my time. I genuinely think you should seek help if you're this set on the idea that the world and the majority of people in it are horrible.

 

[Midoriya]

The world’s been that way since humans have existed. Since people are social beings, it’s only natural that we support each other. As for leading them the “right way”... what exactly is the “right way”? It’s a debate that’s been conflicted over for millennia.

It’s very common for people to confuse “sentience” (being able to feel and perceive) with sapience. Unambiguously, we are sapient (it’s in the name “homo sapien”, after all), but I don’t think we can rule out every other animal as “non-sapient” especially when we have dolphins, for example, who have demonstration exceptional cognition and self-awareness to the point that it can reasonably be postulated that these cetaceans are such.

Firstly, this “luxury” humans have often goes unnoticed because not many people seem to want to know anymore than they think they should and don’t actively pursue knowledge. Not many are interested in skills unless they’re relevant to a specific career that suits their own desires. They don’t even realize what they have until it’s taken away from them. All animals have instinctual behavior, including humans (which are animals, but human vanity keeps man from recognizing himself as one by his own definition). Not all animals behave purely on instinct, and instinct alone, though. Again, refer to dolphins and recognize just how cognitive these sea mammals truly are. Let’s not forget our evolutionary cousin — the chimpanzee. Even an octopus is capable of behaving by observing what another octopus is doing and mimicking it. I could go on, but I have other responses to get to, so I’ll put this tangent aside.

“Attempt to be happy”? Shouldn’t you have a valid reason to be happy, rather than try to force a smile, even in the face of dreadful circumstances? Expressing my distaste for how people are (and by extent, how the world is) is the difference between someone doing what you described and me just venting out my frustrations.

Ditto. That there might never be a clear answer to this conundrum and I’ll have to just be satisfied with speculative half-answers doesn’t make me any less aggravated about this fact.

I just wanted to say I read your post in full earlier, since I was quoted, even your replies to people who weren't me, and had to think about it for awhile before replying. This is what I have to say:

My first statement was moreso meaning that people who are lost usually need someone to guide them. Whether that's for good or bad is up to whoever is influencing them at the time... which is to say there is no right way. Justice... is an illusion. Everyone has their own ideas of what's right and wrong, so by no means was I trying to imply that there is one singular way that everyone should follow. That's ludicrous.

Thank you for pointing out the difference between those terms and giving examples. My main point there was that humans are the only ones who are capable of great feats such as flying someone to the moon or constructing tall towers. Have you ever seen even some chimpanzees construct a tall skyscraper building before??? I highly doubt it.

You are right on the happiness part. No, you should not force yourself to be happy at all. You SHOULD have a valid reason to be happy, and if you don't then you have every right to be upset. Actually, on that note I have a close friend who has genetically-inherited depression. No matter how much he tries, no matter how much he wishes for it, he will never be truly happy in life. But he at least TRIES. And by that I mean he was graduating from college and still looking for a job related to tech even though no place even wanted to hire him. He still tried. He's still trying. He's not giving up. Right now he has a low-effort job that he probably doesn't enjoy, but he's still trying to get past that point, despite ALL the crappy things that life has thrown at him.

I get depressed sometimes too and have even had a lot of the thoughts that you have shared in this thread, but I don't let them completely impede me. That was my main point when I said that. You can be frustrated and still not give in to complete despair. You can not be happy, but still see that not everything and everyone in the world is hopeless.

Glad you agree with me on the last point. It's unfortunate that that's the way it is, but as some others have eluded to, I don't think voicing out all these concerns on a public forum will change anything. You even admitted that yourself. I hope you have a great week and wish you the best!

 

[-Mars-]

I read some of the replies here. I spent a great deal of time contemplating how I should respond to each one of them, and reflecting on my OP. No surprise I have a lot to say, but let’s start here:

Excuse you, [insert preferred honorific], but this is a General Discussion sub-forum — something that every themed forum on the Internet has. Go ahead. Post this very same thing in this thread as an experiment and see how people will respond.

I'm not sure whether or not I ever expected someone to respond to my post and what kind of response I would get but this response, the fact that I said a very simple remark that was somewhat of a joke in comparison to all of the people telling you things you seem to not want to hear or be very fond of is apparently offensive and insulting is almost kind of funny.

"but this is a General Discussion sub-forum" Yes and? I am not the police officer of what people choose to post on the forums, people can make threads about whatever they want, I don't really care. If the staff likes members creating threads such as these that receive these sorts of responses and discussions then they should consider making more of these types of threads! It means nothing to me really.

My point is that this is an Animal Crossing forum that is quite small compared to the rest of social media and it is literally different from Reddit/Twitter/etc. don't try and tell me I'm wrong for saying this place isn't the same thing. Perhaps that "Sir this is a Wendy's" meme sprinkled on top struck a nerve and I apologize for saying such foolish things.

Hmm I don't think I'll be trying that experiment, I'm not going to share my personal opinions on the "What's Bothering You?" thread because it's not really relevant and doesn't really matter but the "What's Bothering You" exists and remains unlocked because staff believe this is the best decision for the forums and it's not really my job to question the staff's moderation actions.

I personally believe things such as these thoughts and opinions would be better suited to write down in a journal or a diary so that way you can vent and share your thoughts safely without people trying to question or argue with you, but I'm not going to silence someone's free speech and what they want to publicly say, it is your personal choice to share your opinions and ideologies online but don't get upset when things don't go the way you planned, it doesn't sound like you enjoy what people are telling you or how this thread is working out for you but if I'm gravely mistaken and you like what has been happening and what people are saying to you then excuse me for speaking out. I apologize if you think my post if some sort of effort to disrupt your thread or irritate you. Farewell.