We don’t. The news, however, does. Their mission is to get clicks, and shit like this gets clicks.
(I mean I didn’t click on it, but in general I think it’s far far more effective than updating people with what’s going on with the Houthis or another story about how Trump is a crook or something like that.)
I don’t think it’s reasonable to discount what people (especially working people or Palestinian people) think, no. And the Democrats have a long, long track record of doing that, fair play. As a great example, Hillary Clinton’s “if you’re not in a swing state or you’re not one of my delegates then fuck you” attitude definitely didn’t do her any favors.
I do think however that it’s perfectly reasonable not to care what one particular person thinks, who clearly has been victimized by a certain level of corporate misinformation in the media. That whole situation is clearly worth talking about as a problem, but not as a “Biden needs to do a better job of agreeing with what this person thinks” problem. In my opinion.
I don’t think it’s reasonable to discount what people (especially working people or Palestinian people) think, no. And the Democrats have a long, long track record of doing that, fair play.
And yet, the party is still doing it. Your comment is consistent with the party’s “fuck you, we’re never changing and you’re going to vote for us” message.
You know which comment I was referring to, and have chosen to misrepresent what I’ve said. Expecting honesty from you was a mistake that I’ll never make again.
No, but I do feel like their responses partially reflect certain regional attitudes which is irrelevant unless states like Tennessee can greatly improve turnout, educate their average voters and overcome Republican vote suppression.
What specifically about their responses gave you that impression? Nothing in those responses had any Tennessee specific concerns, most were very national issues consistently among the top concerns of young voters. You could find the same viewpoints in Michigan where youth enthusiasm could win the election.
I appreciate that you responded and didn’t take it personally. I guess what piqued my interest in the first place was the motivation. On this platform and others like it, you have nothing to gain by posting an image of yourself, but you potentially have something to lose considering it’s a pathway that links your real life to your profile. It makes you traceable.
I just don’t get it. It’s not like this is Instagram or Facebook, where part of the point is to link your profile to your identity. Why expose yourself if you don’t need to?
I think, having a picture, humanizes the posts. It’s no longer random text scrolling on a screen, it emphasises that there’s an actual, real human being here.
Something that’s otherwise precious easy to forget on platforms like this.
It’s a really good point and I’m genuinely impressed that you have made that choice.
It’s not like I am embarrassed about any posts that I’ve made here, but I don’t think I could do the same. The transparency is both admirable and terrifying to me. Anyway, I’m glad you’re part of this community. Shine on you crazy diamond.
Is there some chance Biden might win Tennessee? Why do we care about what a bunch of 20 year olds in Tennessee specifically think?
We don’t. The news, however, does. Their mission is to get clicks, and shit like this gets clicks.
(I mean I didn’t click on it, but in general I think it’s far far more effective than updating people with what’s going on with the Houthis or another story about how Trump is a crook or something like that.)
Democrats: we don’t care what you think, but we demand your vote.
I don’t think it’s reasonable to discount what people (especially working people or Palestinian people) think, no. And the Democrats have a long, long track record of doing that, fair play. As a great example, Hillary Clinton’s “if you’re not in a swing state or you’re not one of my delegates then fuck you” attitude definitely didn’t do her any favors.
I do think however that it’s perfectly reasonable not to care what one particular person thinks, who clearly has been victimized by a certain level of corporate misinformation in the media. That whole situation is clearly worth talking about as a problem, but not as a “Biden needs to do a better job of agreeing with what this person thinks” problem. In my opinion.
And yet, the party is still doing it. Your comment is consistent with the party’s “fuck you, we’re never changing and you’re going to vote for us” message.
Why are you arguing with me dude, on this I’m agreeing with you
You agree that your comment is consistent with Democrats’ “Fuck you” messaging? Ok.
I think you’re just wired for conflict maybe 🙂
I feel I’ve said pretty much what I need to say about it at this point
You know which comment I was referring to, and have chosen to misrepresent what I’ve said. Expecting honesty from you was a mistake that I’ll never make again.
Do you really think this is a Tennessee-only problem?
No, but I do feel like their responses partially reflect certain regional attitudes which is irrelevant unless states like Tennessee can greatly improve turnout, educate their average voters and overcome Republican vote suppression.
What specifically about their responses gave you that impression? Nothing in those responses had any Tennessee specific concerns, most were very national issues consistently among the top concerns of young voters. You could find the same viewpoints in Michigan where youth enthusiasm could win the election.
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This is true, TN will never vote Biden.
Wow. Do you have an actual picture of yourself in your profile? As a lemmy user? I gotta ask: why?! Especially if you came from reddit
Edit: genuinely not trying to be a jerk. Just curious. I’ve seen your comments here and there and you seen like a nice guy
Yup! That’s me! Never be ashamed of who you are. ;) I TRY to be a nice guy… some times it’s more difficult than others.
I appreciate that you responded and didn’t take it personally. I guess what piqued my interest in the first place was the motivation. On this platform and others like it, you have nothing to gain by posting an image of yourself, but you potentially have something to lose considering it’s a pathway that links your real life to your profile. It makes you traceable.
I just don’t get it. It’s not like this is Instagram or Facebook, where part of the point is to link your profile to your identity. Why expose yourself if you don’t need to?
I think, having a picture, humanizes the posts. It’s no longer random text scrolling on a screen, it emphasises that there’s an actual, real human being here.
Something that’s otherwise precious easy to forget on platforms like this.
It’s a really good point and I’m genuinely impressed that you have made that choice.
It’s not like I am embarrassed about any posts that I’ve made here, but I don’t think I could do the same. The transparency is both admirable and terrifying to me. Anyway, I’m glad you’re part of this community. Shine on you crazy diamond.