I feel called out with the “this” example, but I promise I was playing into the basic bitch redditor trope.

I appreciate the time you spent in crafting this thoughtful reply, and the insights you shared. It can be very easy to get trapped in a mindless content loop, so I think a reminder to slow down and be present is always timely.

I was (very) recently reminded of the love I once held for writing and it’s prompted me to begin forcing myself to be more mindful and patient with my own writing process, rather than hammer out only what’s necessary to convey a thought. So it’s an especially poignant reminder for me right now!

What are the best instances, in your opinion?

Also, what is 196?

That’s refreshing to hear actually. Reddit can be a pretty unfriendly place depending on what corners you spend your time. I think in today’s tumultuous and divisive political/cultural landscape we need neighborliness more than ever.

This

Good deal. You’ve been very helpful in this thread, thanks.

Haha. No I’ve actually been genuinely interested in learning more about this for a little while now. I think this is the time for radicalization, if there ever was one. Still trying to figure out what that looks like for me personally. Thanks again for the resources—and I welcome any others, across any medium.

I appreciate the breakdown. I’ll crack into the reading material tomorrow and get back to you. Thanks!

Neoliberalism:

noun

Controlled opposition

Ha! I had no idea where I was, thanks for clearing that up.

Thanks!

Noted. Don’t fully grasp how this all works yet but I think I’m starting to get the idea. Seems like an evolution of Reddit.

That’s actually pretty cool you can run filters like that

Right on lol. I’m a socialist leaning democratic socialist but I can appreciate that communism gets a bad rap—and the current US administration is radicalizing me more than ever, so I’m happy to get pulled further to the dark side.