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[-] JubilantJaguar@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

Agreed on all counts.

The real mystery to me is what value the echo-chamber residents get out of it. Why would someone join a group of people they already agree with, just to be told that their opinions are correct, and to shout down any interloper who contradict them? How is that not a boring waste of time? Is it that most people are insecure in their views and need validation, perhaps? It's a phenomenon I still don't understand.

[-] grrgyle@slrpnk.net 1 points 3 weeks ago

I find I don't agree with a lot of people, though there is at least a higher chance that someone, especially from my instance, will share my values and at least be willing to hear dissenting opinions without going right to insincere strawmaning.

[-] JubilantJaguar@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

To be clear, you join the echo chamber because you won't be judged there and also because you want to dissent from its party line?

[-] grrgyle@slrpnk.net 1 points 3 weeks ago

Yes, it's a matter of gradation. It's not an echo chamber for me because so many of you have different opinions, but generally we all care about what is true and the future of life on this planet.

So it's easier to have discussions around the parts we disagree over.

[-] Opinionhaver@feddit.uk 1 points 3 weeks ago

People often accuse me of being a troll because I tend to voice views that are unpopular on this platform. Personally, I just don’t see any point in talking about things we all already agree on. I’d much rather try to change the views of those I disagree with - or have them try to change mine.

[-] JubilantJaguar@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

This exactly where I am on all counts. Stick with it!

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