> It's just strenuous to watch the dynamics that be at play with little recourse, 's all.
I agree it's strenuous, very strenuous. But I think the notion of 'little recourse' is a product of modern social media. SV, the US, the civil rights movement, women's sufferage, etc. etc. weren't built on 'it's pointless and there's nothing we can do'. The modern reactionary movement - the far right tide - certainly doesn't think that and didn't think that when they were far on the fringe. Sometimes you get punched in the mouth, hard; you thought you were safe and now you're on the ground, stunned and traumatized. The question is what do we do then? The number one thing to do is get up, have faith in who you are and what you believe, and get into the fight.
I've just stopped reading that crap; it's amazing how a little distance can remind you of who you are and what you believe.
I guess it really is hopeless to wait for self-regulation, when those who get to gain most have no incentive (or sense?) for it. No (behavioral) rules without (social) enforcement and consensus.
I've understood some time ago, that dismissal, even when appropriate, will not change anything in certain environments, especially where crowd dynamics rule, and that generally speaking not everyone is waiting for the wisest voice to lead, even when it would matter.
It's a starting point to go on from towards a more proactive/affirmative course of action, so thanks for your confirmation.
I agree it's strenuous, very strenuous. But I think the notion of 'little recourse' is a product of modern social media. SV, the US, the civil rights movement, women's sufferage, etc. etc. weren't built on 'it's pointless and there's nothing we can do'. The modern reactionary movement - the far right tide - certainly doesn't think that and didn't think that when they were far on the fringe. Sometimes you get punched in the mouth, hard; you thought you were safe and now you're on the ground, stunned and traumatized. The question is what do we do then? The number one thing to do is get up, have faith in who you are and what you believe, and get into the fight.
I've just stopped reading that crap; it's amazing how a little distance can remind you of who you are and what you believe.